Description
A Lead Abatement Contractor is a person or an entity engaged in lead base substance abatement. Contractors are responsible for lead abatement site supervision when a certified lead abatement supervisor is not available, and must be available to the site during any lead abatement activities. They prepare written lead exposure hazard reduction plans for abatement projects, interim controls, and in-place management.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 130-A:12; Administrative Rules Chapter He-P 1600 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Department of Health and Human Services
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-4719 |
| fax |
(603) 271-3991 |
| web |
www.dhhs.nh.gov/dhhs/clppp |
| contact person |
Vickie Shallow |
| e-mail |
vshallow@dhhs.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- File application
- Complete a certified training program specific to the discipline of lead abatement
- Pass examination with a score of 70 percent or higher
- Have at least two years experience in asbestos, lead, environmental remediation or in the building trades
- Owners of more than four dwelling units desiring or required to perform lead abatement must obtain a contractor's license
- Owners of four or fewer rental units must pass a certified training program, but are exempt from licensure
- Owners with more than four but less than seven units may obtain their license at half the usual licensure fee; owners with seven or more units must pay the full licensure fee
Examination
- Written examination required, which must be conducted by a third party other than the accredited training entity, and must consist of a minimum of 100 multiple choice questions specific to the discipline being applied for; and at least 25 additional questions specific to the provisions of RSA 130-A and He-P 1600
Continuing Education
- Refresher training program specific to the discipline must be completed and an examination passed with a score of 70 percent or higher once every three years
Fees
| Initial license |
$250.00 |
| Annual renewal |
$250.00 |
| Initial license, owners of five or six units |
$125.00 |
| Annual renewal, owners of five or six units |
$125.00 |
Reciprocity: Permitted with individuals licensed by another state or the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provided the requirements for licensure and training are equivalent to or higher than requirements of this state
Residence/Citizenship: New Hampshire residency is not required; US citizenship or a working green card is required
Number of Active Licenses: a list may be viewed at www.dhhs.nh.gov/dhhs/clppp
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 47-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors and Manager/Supervisors, Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Related Training: Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Further Information*
US EPA/Lead
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Mail Code 7404T
Washington DC 20460
phone: (202) 566-0500
web: <www.epa.gov/lead/>
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington DC 20410
phone: (202) 708-1112
TTY: (202) 708-1455
web: <www.hud.gov/offices/lead/index.cfm>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
