Professional certification

Any individual performing lead-based paint activities in the State of Michigan must be certified by the Department of Community Health, Lead and Healthy Homes Section (LHHS).  After completing an approved training course, a person wishing to be certified must submit a Lead Professional Certification application to LHHS.  The applicant must then pass the State certification (3rd party) exam.  Certifications are valid for three years, with no additional training or testing during that period.  An annual certification fee is required to be paid, however, no later than March 31st of each year to keep the certiication up-to-date. 

>> Download the Lead Professional certification brochure.

>> Download a chart of all certification requirements and fees.

>> Download a Lead Professional certification application. 

>> Download an EBL Investigator certification application.

>> Download a lead training scholarship application.

>> Download a Work History form.

>> Go to the schedule of accredited lead trainng courses.

Recertification

To renew a lead professional certification at the end of the three year period, the certified individual must take an approved refresher course, submit a Lead Professional Renewal application, and pass the appropriate 3rd party exam before March 31st of the third year.  Please note that when seeking recertification as a risk assessor, the certified individual must take both the inspector and risk assessor refresher training courses before applying for recertification.

>> Download a Lead Professional Renewal application.

Lead Abatement Contractor certification

Individuals who are certified as lead abatement Workers or Supervisors may not work on lead abatement projects independently.  They must be employed by a certified Lead Abatement Contractor. In order to perform lead abatement work in the State of Michigan, a company must be certified by the Lead and Healthy Homes Section.  There are three requirements for certification:

   (1) Fill out and submit a Contractor Certification application, along with the appropriate fees.

   (2) Submit proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance, or exclusion.

   (3) Employ only certified lead abatement Workers or Supervisors on all abatement projects.

No additional training or testing is required.  Contractor certifications expire on December 31st of each year.

>> Download a Contractor Certification application (PDF format)