Washington Requirements to Inspect for Lead Paint

How to Win the Bid and Get Certified in Lead Inspection in Washington

Below we will review the steps on how to become certified as a lead professional to properly inspect and risk assess lead in the state of Washington.

Washington Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification

Company Registration

In addition to having the proper training certifications for all employees, any company (include Sole Proprietors) offering to perform lead hazard evaluation work must be a certified Lead Firm. A $25 fee is required to register - view application and requirements.

Steps to Become a Lead Inspector:

Steps to Become a Lead Risk Assessor:

1. Washington Lead Risk Assessors perform inspections, clearance testing, lead hazard screens and risk assessments.


2. You must meet at least ONE of the follow prerequisites:
   1. Bachelor’s degree AND one year experience in a field such as lead, asbestos, environmental remediation, or construction OR
   2. Associate’s degree AND two years experience in a field such as lead, asbestos, environmental remediation, or construction OR
   3. Certification as an industrial hygienist, an engineer, a registered architect, certified safety professional, registered sanitarian, or registered environmental health specialist OR
   4. A high school diploma (or equivalent) AND three years of experience in a field such as lead, asbestos, environmental remediation, or construction
3. Attend Lead Inspector Initial AND Lead Risk Assessor Initial training. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Risk Assessor Refresher course.


4. Apply to the Washington Department of Commerce for your Lead Risk Assessor certification by sending the application to the below address. There is a $25.00 application fee.
   
   
   Commerce/Lead-Based Paint Programs
   PO Box 42525
   Olympia, WA 98504-2525
   
   
   

Please note the following related webpages for lead paint licenses in Washington.

• If you wish to renovate, repair, or paint in a pre-1978 home or child occupied facility please visit our EPA Lead Renovator (RRP) page
• For performing removal of lead paint, please visit our Lead Paint Removal in Washington page.