Apply for Lead Occupation Certification

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) is responsible for managing the training, certification and adherence to work safe practices of individuals and companies who abate lead-based paint in target housing (housing built prior to 1978) and child-occupied facilities within Pennsylvania. In order to become a trained and certified lead abatement professional in Pennsylvania, individuals must receive training from an approved provider.

The training includes topics that are required per discipline according to the EPA’s Lead; Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities; Final Rule (August 29, 1996) (PDF). Pennsylvania's lead certification standards and processes are governed by the Lead Certification Act (Act 44 of 1995) and the Lead-Based Paint Occupation Accreditation and Certification Regulations.

Please read and follow the directions for each category listed below. Provide the required payment via check or money order made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

For Worker Certification

• Complete the Application For Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-607L).
  
  
• Provide a copy of the Worker certificate(s) for your EPA or PA approved training course(s).
  
  
• Provide information regarding any enforcement actions taken against you, following directions on page 2 of form LIBI-607L.
  

For Project Designer Certification

• Complete the Application For Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-607L).
  
  
• Provide a copy of the Project Designer certificate(s) for your EPA or PA approved training course(s) as well as a copy of your Supervisor certificate(s).
  
  
• Complete the Verification of Degree for Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-614L) form.
  
  
• Complete the Verification of Experience for Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-615L) form. (See EPA 40 CFR Part 745.226 for further clarification.)

For Inspector Certification

• Complete the Application For Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-607L).
  
  
• Provide a copy of the Inspector certificate(s) for your EPA or PA approved training course(s).
  
  
• Provide information regarding any enforcement actions taken against you, following directions on page 2 of form LIBI-607L.
  

For Risk Assessor Certification

• Complete the Application For Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-607L).
  
  
• Provide a copy of the Inspector and Risk Assessor certificate(s) for your EPA or PA approved training course(s).
  
  
• Provide information regarding any enforcement actions taken against you, following directions on page 2 of form LIBI-607L.
  

For Supervisor Certification

• Complete the Application For Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-607L).
  
  
• Provide a copy of the supervisor certificate(s) for your EPA or PA approved training course(s).
  
  
• Provide information regarding any enforcement actions taken against you, following directions on page 2 of form LIBI-607L.

Lead Occupations Certification (Renewal)

Pennsylvania's lead occupations certification is good for a period of one year. To renew certification, an applicant must:

• Complete the Application For Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-607L).
• Provide a copy of the certificate for your most recent EPA or PA approved training course as well as any certificate you’ve obtained since last issued a PA lead license.

Special Exam Requirement for Building Inspectors, Risk Assessors and Supervisors

Building Inspectors, Risk Assessors and Supervisors must pass an exam developed by the U.S. EPA, in addition to passing the required training course(s), in order to be eligible for certification.

• The Department of Labor & Industry is currently administering the EPA developed lead exam virtually. This method is individually proctored and requires a computer with a good internet connection that has audio AND video capability.
• Exam time slots are provided to applicants on a first come, first serve basis.

To apply for this exam, submit the following to the Department of Labor & Industry:

• A completed Registration For Lead Occupation Certification Exam (LIBI-622L).
• A copy of your most recent training certificate issued by an EPA or PA accredited training provider.

If registering to take the Risk Assessor exam, complete the following:

• The Verification of Degree for Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-614L) form.
  
  
• The Verification of Experience for Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-615L) form. (See EPA 40 CFR Part 745.226 for further clarification.)

If registering to take the Supervisor exam, complete the Verification of Experience for Lead Occupation Certification (LIBI-615L) form, as detailed above.

If registering to take the Inspector exam, no additional forms are required.

All forms can be mailed to:

PA Department of Labor & Industry
Certification, Accreditation & Licensing Division
651 Boas Street, Room 1606
Harrisburg, PA 17121