Lead Abatement Professionals

Information and resources regarding the licensing of Lead professionals and how to locate a licensed lead professional. In New Hampshire, a person must have a license to perform lead abatement, lead inspection, and Risk Assessment work.  

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Questions About Becoming Licensed or to Sign Up for Testing?

Questions About Becoming Licensed or to Sign Up for Testing?

The Division of Public Health offers monthly testing for those interesting in obtaining or renewing a license as a lead inspector, risk assessor, abatement supervisor or abatement worker.  Testing is offered the 3rd Friday each month at 9AM. Translation services are available upon request. Location is 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH.

If you have questions about licensing or to sign up for testing, email Leadlicensing@dhhs.nh.gov.

NH Licensed Lead Abatement Contractor Work vs. Work That Disturbs Lead Paint 

It is important to know that there is a difference between lead abatement work and working on projects that disturb lead paint.  It is all about the intent of the project. 

The intent of abatement is to permanently remove lead-based paint hazards.  Sometimes, the federal or state government orders the abatement.  These projects require special techniques and special tools not typically used by most contractors. 

NH has rules on who can do lead abatement work and how it has to be done.  These rules are He-P 1600 Lead Poisoning Prevent and Control rules.

The federal government also has rules on who can do renovation, repair or painting projects where there is lead paint, and how it is to be done.  These rules are  EPA’s federal Renovate, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule. 

Locating NH Licensed Lead Abatement Contractor, Lead Inspectors and Risk Assessors

Locating a company that employs licensed lead inspectors, risk assessors and abatement supervisors and workers is the first step in ensuring that NH's older homes are safe for young children and pregnant women. Lists of companies available for hire can be found below.

  • Lead Abatement Contractors - a business that conducts lead hazard reduction by means of abatement methods using licensed lead abatement supervisors and workers. Locate a NH Licensed Lead Abatement Contractor in your area. 
  • Lead Risk Assessor and Inspection Consulting Contractors - a business that tests for the presence of lead-based paint and prepares reports using licensed lead inspectors or risk assessors. Companies that employ a Risk Assessor may also identify lead exposure hazards and conduct post-clearance activities including issuing certificates. Locate a NH Licensed Lead Risk Assessor or Lead Inspector in your area. 

Licensing Requirements

  • Complete the exam - Anyone applying for a license, except for the lead abatement worker, must pass both a 100 question EPA exam and a 25 question NH rules exam. 
  • Apprenticeship Program - To be initially licensed as a Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor, some interim restrictions will apply.
  • Apply for a license - Read section He-P 1612.02 Licensing or Certification Requirements of He-P 1600 to understand the requirements before submitting an application. Mail your application to Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Protection Program, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03303. Please allow 60 days for a new license application to be processed

Licensing Applications

Notification of Work Form

A complete Notification of Work Form must be submitted to the department at NHLeadProgram@dhhs.nh.gov and the owner or owner's agent at least 5 days prior to the abatement project indicating work start and end dates. 

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