Lead Abatement Professionals
Information and resources regarding the licensing of Lead Abatement Professionals
In New Hampshire, a person must have a license to perform lead abatement or lead inspection work.
Lead Abatement 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.
NH Licensed Lead Abatement Professionals
The Division of Public Health Services licenses and certifies businesses, lead inspectors, risk assessors, lead abatement supervisors, lead abatement workers, and trainers. Lists of companies available for hire can be found below.
- Lead Abatement Performance Contractor - a business that conducts lead hazard reduction by means of abatement methods utilizing lead abatement supervisors and workers. Locate a NH Licensed Lead Abatement Contractor in your area.
- Lead Abatement Consulting Contractor - a business that conducts testing for the presence of lead-based paint and prepares reports of such inspections utilizing 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
- Anyone applying for a license, must complete the required training course first through a NH Approved Lead Abatement Training Provider.
- 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.
- Those applying for to be a licensed Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor must complete an apprenticeship program.
- Please read section He-P 1612.02 Licensing or Certification Requirements of He-P 1600 to understand the requirements before submitting an application.
- Please allow 60 days for a new license application to be processed.
- The Division of Public Health reviews all applications to determine if qualifications are met and the correct fee has been submitted and will contact you directly if the application is incomplete. Both business and individual discipline applications can be found below.
Signing Up for Testing
The Division of Public Health offers testing at 9:00 AM on the 3rd Friday of each month.
To learn more about how to get a lead license, contact the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.