Colorado Lead Paint Removal - How to Get Your License

Below we will review the steps on how to become certified as a lead professional to properly remove lead in the state of Colorado

Colorado Lead Abatement Certification

Company Registration

In addition to having the proper training certifications for all employees, any company or Sole Proprietor offering to perform lead abatement work must be a Colorado certified Lead Firm. A $600.00 fee is required to register/renew - view application and requirements.

Steps to Become a Lead Abatement Worker:

Colorado Lead Abatement Workers perform abatement activities under the direction of a certified abatement supervisor.

There are no prerequisites required for Colorado Lead Abatement Workers.

Attend Lead Abatement Worker Initial training. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Abatement Worker Refresher course.

Apply to the CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment) for your Lead Abatement Worker certification by sending the application to the below address. There are different fees associated with each initial certification type: a $180.00 for 1 year; $360.00 for 2 years; and $540.00 for 3 years. For each refresher certification type, the fees are as follows: $180.00 for 1 year; $360.00 for 2 years; and $540.00 for 3 years.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Certification Coordinator
APCD-IE-B1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Steps to Become a Lead Abatement Supervisor:

Colorado Lead Abatement Supervisors perform supervision of abatement projects, preparation of occupant protection plans, abatement reports

You must meet at least ONE of the follow prerequisites:
1. One year of experience as a certified lead-based paint abatement worker; OR
2. At least 2 years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work) or in the building trades.
Attend Lead Abatement Supervisor Initial training. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher course.

Apply to the CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment) for your Lead Abatement Supervisor certification by sending the application to the below address. There are different fees associated with each initial certification type: a $230.00 for 1 year; $410.00 for 2 years; and $590.00 for 3 years. For each refresher certification type, the fees are as follows: $180.00 for 1 year; $360.00 for 2 years; and $540.00 for 3 years.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Certification Coordinator
APCD-IE-B1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530

After the state reviews your application, you will receive a Test Letter which allows you to register for the Lead Certification Exam: To schedule an exam, please view the list of dates and locations.

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

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 Inspector/Risk Assessor in Colorado page.

Have additional questions on receiving a Colorado lead paint license? Give us a call at 646-564-3546 and we'll be happy to assist you

Disclaimer

Please note that these details are provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your local state or regulatory body to confirm your requirements for your specific situation. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. It is simply a database of publicly available information that is meant to assist with research on certain topics but is no way guaranteed as complete or free of error.