216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-11.7

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 216-RICR-50-15-11.7 - License Requirements for Lead Inspectors

11.7.1General Requirements

A. A Lead Inspector-in-Training shall conduct lead inspections for the purpose of meeting the initial Lead Inspector licensing requirements in § 11.7.1(C)(4) of this Part under the direct on-site supervision of a Department-approved Lead Inspector.

B. Written approval from the Department must be obtained by a Lead Inspector prior to supervising a Lead Inspector-in-Training for the purpose of meeting the licensure requirements in § 11.7.1(C)(4) of this Part.

C. Applicants for a Lead Inspector license shall submit their application, in a manner and format acceptable to the Department with documentation of the following:

1. A current Lead Inspector-in-Training License;

2. An eight (8) hour review Lead Inspector training course;

3. Documentation of compliance with the Rules and Regulations for the Control of Radiation (Part 40-20-7 of this Title)

4. A minimum of fifteen (15) Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspections, performed at fifteen (15) distinct properties, five (5) LHR or LHC Clearance Inspections, and five (5) LHM Inspection, supervised by a Department-approved Lead Inspector, and performed in accordance with all requirements of this Part within the twelve (12) month period prior to submission of the Lead Inspector license application; and

5. A satisfactory field audit and report review by the Department.

D. Action against any lead professional license issued by the Department constitutes grounds for denial or revocation of the Department's approval to supervise a Lead Inspector-in-Training for the purpose of meeting the licensure requirements in § 11.7.1(C)(4) of this Part.

11.7.2 License by Reciprocity for Lead Inspectors

A. An individual who has a Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor license from the EPA or another EPA-authorized State may apply for an initial Lead Inspector license. Applicants for a license by reciprocity shall submit an initial application with documentation of the following:

1. A Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor license issued by the EPA or another EPA-authorized State, which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether that license is equivalent to a Lead Inspector license issued by the Department;

2. Proof of completion of an initial Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor training course, accredited by the EPA or the EPA-authorized State who issued the Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor license, which meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.3 of this Part;

3. Review and approval of the applicant's field experience, which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether the experience meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.7.1(C)(4) of this Part;

4. An eight (8) hour review Lead Inspector training course certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part successfully completed by the applicant;

5. Proof of passing the Department's Lead Inspector license examination;

6. Documentation of compliance with the Department's Licensing of Radioactive Material, Part 40-20-7 of this Title; and

7. Five (5) lead hazard mitigation (LHM) Inspections, supervised by a Department-approved Lead Inspector and performed in accordance with all requirements of this Part; and

8. A satisfactory field audit and report review by the Department; and

9. All other information required on the application form and accompanying instructions.

11.7.3Supervising Lead Inspector Approval

A. Written approval from the Department must be obtained by a Lead Inspector prior to supervising a Lead Inspector-in-Training for the purpose of meeting the licensure requirements in § 11.7.1(C)(4) of this Part. Criteria for the Department approval include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. A Lead Inspector license issued by the Department for the three (3) year period prior to the request for approval;

2. Review and approval of lead certificates and inspection reports issued by the Lead Inspector during the three (3) year period prior to the request for approval; and

3. A satisfactory field audit and report review by the Department.

B. Action against any lead professional license issued by the Department constitutes grounds for denial or revocation of the Department's approval to supervise a Lead Inspector-in-Training for the purpose of meeting the licensure requirements in § 11.7.1(C)(4) of this Part.

11.7.4Lead Inspectors-in-Training

A. Applicants for a Lead Inspector-in-Training license shall submit their application, in a manner and format acceptable to the Department with documentation of the following:

1. A general education diploma (GED), high school diploma, or higher degree and a forty (40) hour initial Lead Inspector training course; or

2. A forty (40) hour initial Lead Inspector training course, certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part, completed by the applicant; and

3. The Department Lead Inspector examination passed by the applicant; and

4. All other information required by the application form and accompanying instructions.

11.7.5License Reciprocity for Lead Inspector-in-Training

A. An individual, who has a Lead Inspector license issued by EPA or another EPA-authorized State, may apply for an initial Lead Inspector-in-Training license pursuant to § 11.7.2 of this Part. Applicants for a license by reciprocity shall submit an initial application, available on the Department's website, with documentation of the following additional requirements:

1. A Lead Inspector license issued by EPA or another EPA-authorized State which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether that license is equivalent to a Lead Inspector-in-Training license issued by the Department;

2. An initial Lead Inspector training course, accredited by EPA or another EPA-authorized State who issued the license, which meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.3 of this Part, completed by the applicant;

3. An eight (8) hour review Lead Inspector training course, certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part, successfully completed by the applicant; and

4. The Department Lead Inspector examination passed by the applicant;

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-11.7

Adopted effective 1/2/2022