W. Va. Code R. § 64-45-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-45-4 - Initial and Renewal License
4.1. Initial license.
4.1.a. Applicants for licensure as a lead inspector, risk assessor, worker, supervisor, designer, or contractor shall submit to the commissioner an application which shall include;
4.1.a.1. Proof of passage of an applicable state accredited lead training course. A copy of the certificate indicating the date on which training was completed, the location at which training was conducted, tire signature of the instructor, and examination score is required;
4.1.a.2. Proof of passage of an examination from a state accredited discipline examiner for the license discipline. A copy of the examination certificate indicating the applicant's name, the date on which the examination took place, the location of the examination, the license discipline and tire score of the examination is required;
4.1.a.3. The applicant's date of birth, social security number, current address, driver's license number and telephone phone number. Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age;
4.1.a.4. The signature of the applicant;
4.1.a.5. A history of all environmental enforcement actions taken against the applicant by any federal or state agency or court;
4.1.a.6. Attachment of all applicable license fees. A schedule of fees is set forth in Table A of this rule;
4.1.a.7. Evidence that an applicant for a lead supervisor license has one year of experience as a lead abatement worker, or at least two years of experience in a related field, such as lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work, or the building trades;
4.1.a.8. Evidence that an applicant for a lead risk assessors license possesses a valid lead inspector's license and one of the following;
4.1.a.8.A. A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a related field, such as lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work or construction;
4.1.a.8.B. An associate degree and two-year experience in a related field such as lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work or construction;
4.1.a.8.C. A certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, registered architect, registered sanitarian, or certification in a related engineering/ health/environmental field, such as safety professional, environmental scientist; or
4.1.a.8.D. A high-school diploma or equivalent, and at least three years of experience in a related field, such as lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work or construction;
4.1.a.9. Evidence that an applicant for a project designer license:
4.1.a.9.A. Possesses a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession and one year of experience in building construction and design or a related field; or
4.1.a.9.B. Four years experience in building construction and design or a related field; and
4.1.a.9.C. Proof of passage of a lead supervisor training course.
4.1.a.10. Evidence that an applicant for a contractor license has a licensed supervisor on staff.
4.1.b. Applicants and their employers or agents shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable requirements, procedures and standards of the EPA, OSHA and of the State agencies of the bureau for public health, division of natural resources, bureau of commerce, division of labor, air quality board and division of environmental protection covering any part of a lead abatement project. An applicant who has passed an applicable state accredited training course and passed an examination from a discipline examiner meets this requirement.
4.1.c. The commissioner may deny a license and retain the license fee if the applicant fails to satisfy the requirements of this section. A written notice of denial and an opportunity for reapplication shall be afforded to all applicants.
4.1.d. Licenses issued under this rule expire one year from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
4.2. Renewal application.
4.2.a. Prior to the expiration date shown on the license, each licensee who desires to retain a valid license shall submit a renewal application, appropriate refresher course certification, and all applicable fees. Licensees should apply for renewal no less than 10 days prior to the expiration of the license to avoid a temporary lapse of license. A schedule of license fees is set forth in Table A of this rule.
4.2.b. Applicants shall submit proof of passage of an applicable State accredited refresher course every third year from the date of the original training and certification.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-45-4