Steps to Get Your Lead Abatement License in Pennsylvania
How to Get Certified for Lead Paint Removal in Pennsylvania
Below we will review the steps on how to become a Lead Abatement Contractor in Pennsylvania.
Did you know Act 44 of 1995 and its regulations require that the Department of Labor & Industry be notified of work where lead-based paint is present and that persons certified by the Department perform this work whenever the following will occur:
Lead-based paint is to be removed from housing in which children (less than 6 years old) are present and this removal is not taking place as part of a renovation/alteration of housing.
Lead-based paint is removed from "target housing" --- any housing constructed prior to 1978 or housing units that lack bedrooms. (If the removal is part of a renovation/alteration project, no notification is required.)
Pennsylvania Lead Abatement Certification
Company Registration
In addition to complying with the training and individual certification requirements, any company offering to perform lead hazard evaluations in Pennsylvania must also be registered as a Lead Contractor. A $500.00 fee paid out to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required with your application. Please send your application and check/money order to the below address:
PA Department of Labor & IndustryCertification, Accreditation & Licensing Division
651 Boas Street, Room 1606
Harrisburg, PA 17121
Steps to Become a Lead Supervisor in PA:
- The Pennsylvania Lead Supervisor oversees the performance of any set of measures designed to eliminate or reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance with standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Meet at least ONE of the following prerequisites:
- 1 year experience as certified lead abatement worker OR
- 2 years experience in building trades or related field
- Attend Lead Abatement Supervisor Initial training. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher course.
- Register for The Exam: Candidates must mail their application
to the below address
with a non-refundable $50 fee via check or money order made payable to the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You must also mail the Verification
of Experience for
Lead Occupation Certification form.
PA Department of Labor & Industry
Certification, Accreditation & Licensing Division
651 Boas Street, Room 1606
Harrisburg, PA 17121 - Apply to the PA Department of Labor & Industry for your Lead Supervisor certification. Certificates are $75 if you apply with more than 6 months until the expiration of your training certification or $37.50 if you apply with less than 6 months until the expiration of your training certification. All fees are non-refundable.
Steps to Become a Lead Abatement Worker in PA:
- The Pennsylvania Lead Worker performs any set of measures designed to eliminate or reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance with standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency.
- There are no prerequisites for this certification.
- 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 PA Department of Labor & Industry for your Lead Worker certification. Certificates are $50 if you apply with more than 6 months until the expiration of your training certification or $25 if you apply with less than 6 months until the expiration of your training certification. All fees are non-refundable.
Please note the following related webpages for lead paint licenses in Pennsylvania.
- 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 inspections for lead paint, please visit our Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor in Pennsylvania page.
Disclaimer
Questions? 954-400-0595
