Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 50 - Environmental health
Subchapter 15 - HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Part 11 - Lead Training, Certification And Licensing
Section 216-RICR-50-15-11.7 - License Requirements for Lead Inspectors

1. A current Lead Inspector-in-Training License;

2. An eight (8) hour review Lead Inspector training course;

3. Documentation of compliance with the Rules and Regulations for the Control of Radiation (Part 40-20-7 of this Title)

4. A minimum of fifteen (15) Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspections, performed at fifteen (15) distinct properties, five (5) LHR or LHC Clearance Inspections, and five (5) LHM Inspection, supervised by a Department-approved Lead Inspector, and performed in accordance with all requirements of this Part within the twelve (12) month period prior to submission of the Lead Inspector license application; and

5. A satisfactory field audit and report review by the Department.

1. A Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor license issued by the EPA or another EPA-authorized State, which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether that license is equivalent to a Lead Inspector license issued by the Department;

2. Proof of completion of an initial Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor training course, accredited by the EPA or the EPA-authorized State who issued the Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor license, which meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.3 of this Part;

3. Review and approval of the applicant's field experience, which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether the experience meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.7.1(C)(4) of this Part;

4. An eight (8) hour review Lead Inspector training course certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part successfully completed by the applicant;

5. Proof of passing the Department's Lead Inspector license examination;

6. Documentation of compliance with the Department's Licensing of Radioactive Material, Part 40-20-7 of this Title; and

7. Five (5) lead hazard mitigation (LHM) Inspections, supervised by a Department-approved Lead Inspector and performed in accordance with all requirements of this Part; and

8. A satisfactory field audit and report review by the Department; and

9. All other information required on the application form and accompanying instructions.

1. A Lead Inspector license issued by the Department for the three (3) year period prior to the request for approval;

2. Review and approval of lead certificates and inspection reports issued by the Lead Inspector during the three (3) year period prior to the request for approval; and

3. A satisfactory field audit and report review by the Department.

1. A general education diploma (GED), high school diploma, or higher degree and a forty (40) hour initial Lead Inspector training course; or

2. A forty (40) hour initial Lead Inspector training course, certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part, completed by the applicant; and

3. The Department Lead Inspector examination passed by the applicant; and

4. All other information required by the application form and accompanying instructions.

1. A Lead Inspector license issued by EPA or another EPA-authorized State which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether that license is equivalent to a Lead Inspector-in-Training license issued by the Department;

2. An initial Lead Inspector training course, accredited by EPA or another EPA-authorized State who issued the license, which meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.3 of this Part, completed by the applicant;

3. An eight (8) hour review Lead Inspector training course, certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part, successfully completed by the applicant; and

4. The Department Lead Inspector examination passed by the applicant;