Initial Licensing & Renewal Information
Lead Assessor
- Role: Authorized to enforce housing, health, child welfare, or environmental rules as an official or employee of a municipal or government agency, who has completed Lead Assessor training. Can only perform lead inspections and issue certificates of conformance if completes an apprenticeship.
- Fees and renewal:
- License Fee: $0
- Renewal: Every 2 years
Lead Contractor
- Required for all lead hazard reduction work (Abatement) under RI law
- To get licensed, must:
- Complete 40 hrs training + exams, plus have a Contractor registration (RICRB)
- Meet medical monitoring and minimum experience/education requirements
- Works under a licensed contractor firm and must:
- Assign a Lead Supervisor (40-hour course with supervisor license) per project
- Ensure Lead Workers (24-hour course) work under on-site supervisor
- Fees and renewal:
- License Fee: $400
- Renewal: Every 2 years
Lead Inspector
- What they do:
- Perform environmental lead inspections and can issue lead certificates.
- Requirements:
- Needs to hold a Lead Inspector-In-Training License
- To qualify for a full Lead Inspector license, you must complete within 12 months prior to application:
- 15 Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspections at 15 different properties
- 5 Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) or Lead Hazard Control (LHC) Clearance Inspections
- 5 Lead Hazard Mitigation (LHM) Inspections
- Needs to attend an 8-hour refresher course every renewal
- Fees and renewal:
- License Fee: $400
- Renewal: Every 2 years
Lead Inspector-in-Training (LIT)
- Who they are: Individuals who have completed:
- An EPA-accredited Lead Inspector training course
- The Rhode Island licensing exam
- Restrictions:
- Can only work under supervision
- Cannot perform inspections or issue certificates independently
- Apprenticeship requirements: All supervised by a department-approved Lead Inspector and performed according to state regulations.
- Fees and validity:
- License Fee: $200
- 1 Year. Valid until completion of apprenticeship or upgrade to full license
Licensed Lead Renovation Firm
- Ensures compliance with all RRP recordkeeping
- Responsible for hiring certified (not licensed) Lead Renovators
- Must be physically present on-site at all times
- Trains non-certified workers on safe practices (must document this training)
- Fees and renewal:
- License Fee: $100
- Renewal:
- 3 years (if recertified online)
- 5 years (if recertified in-person with hands-on training)
- Online training allowed every other cycle
Lead Supervisor
- Required for all lead hazard reduction work (Abatement) under RI law
- To get licensed, must:
- Complete 40 hrs training + exams
- Meet medical monitoring and minimum experience/education requirements
- Fees and renewal:
- License Fee: $100
- Renewal: Every 2 years
Lead Worker
- Required for all lead hazard reduction work (Abatement) under RI law
- To get licensed, must:
- Complete 24 hrs training
- Meet medical monitoring and minimum experience/education requirements
- Fees and renewal:
- License Fee: $60
- Renewal: Every 2 years
Lead Inspector
- Must hold a state license for 3 years
- EPA-accredited Lead Inspector Training (or state-delegated, e.g., RI, MA)
- 8 Hour Lead Inspector Refresher Course
- Mentorship
Lead Renovation Firm
- EPA-accredited RRP training (or state-delegated, e.g., RI, MA) is valid nationwide
Lead Supervisor
- Firms must be licensed:
- By the delegated state (e.g., RI, MA), or
- By the EPA in EPA-managed states (e.g., CT, NH, VT, ME)
- EPA-accredited Lead Supervisor Training (or state-delegated, e.g., RI, MA)
- 8 Hour Lead Supervisor Review Course
Lead Worker
- Worker must be licensed:
- By the delegated state (e.g., RI, MA), or
- By the EPA in EPA-managed states (e.g., CT, NH, VT, ME)
- EPA-accredited Lead Worker Training (or state-delegated, e.g., RI, MA)
- 8 Hour Lead Worker Review Course
Renewals
Renewal applications are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. If you have lost your renewal application or did not receive one contact us for a new copy.
You may be required to complete an initial training course, pass a state licensing exam, have a blood lead test, and/or pay a fee to apply for a lead professional license. Specific requirements vary by license type.
Applying for a New Initial License
Depending on the license type, you may need to:
- Complete an initial training course
- Pass a state licensing exam
- Provide proof of a recent blood lead test
- Pay an application fee
How to Submit Your Application
To apply for a new license:
- Complete the application form (see application links below).
- Include all required documents and fees.
- Mail your application to the address listed on the form.
Please allow up to 15 days for processing. If your application is complete and the correct fee is included, we’ll contact you to schedule a visit to the Department to get your photo ID.