Lead-Based Paint Certification and Accreditation
What is required to become Lead-Safe Certified
Required Training & Certification
To become lead-safe certified for abatement activities where individuals conduct work as a Lead Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor, Lead Supervisor, Lead Worker or Lead Project Designer, the individual must attend training for the activity that is to be performed. The training must be conducted by an EPA or MDEQ Accredited Training Provider.
To become lead-safe certified for renovation activities where individuals conduct work as a Lead Renovator or a Lead Dust Sampling Technician, the individual must attend training for the activity that is to be done. The training must be conducted by an EPA or MDEQ Accredited Training Provider.
All Lead training is valid for three (3) years after which refresher training must be completed.
- List of MDEQ accredited training providers.
- List of EPA accredited renovation training providers.
- List of EPA accredited abatement training providers in another state.
MDEQ Certification
Once the individual completes the required training, an application for certification must be completed and submitted to MDEQ for certification. An application for certification must also be completed and submitted for the firm (company) that employs the individual.
MDEQ Lead-Based Paint Fee Schedule.
The MDEQ Certification is valid for one (1) year and must be re-applied for each year.
The application of an abatement worker has been consolidated with the application of an individual.
What is required to become an Accredited Training Provider
Mississippi Regulations for Lead-Based Paint Activities require that before anyone can become an Accredited Training Provider, they must first meet the requirements of the EPA Regulations. An application with all accompanying documentation and fees must be submitted to MDEQ for review. This accreditation is valid for four (4) years but must be renewed each year.
- EPA Regulations
- The application for accreditation with instructions
- The renewal (and re-accreditation) application
All Lead training is valid for three (3) years after which refresher training must be completed.
Additional forms required for accredited training providers include:
