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Lead-Based Paint Inspector Certification

Certification to conduct lead-based paint inspections and action level sampling for a licensed contractor or consultant, or as an in-house employee.

Licensing authority: Arkansas Department of Health, Lead-Based Paint Program · Application information

Annual recertification
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit a completed application, appropriate fees, and individual disclosure statement.
Existing certificate
Applicant is already certified in the Inspector discipline.
Expiration
Certificates expire on the last day of the twelfth month after training; no lead-based paint activities may be conducted after expiration (20 CAR § 130-407).
Filing time
Apply before the last day of the twelfth month after training.
Refresher
Submit the original Inspector refresher-course certificate from an authorized training provider under 20 CAR § 130-408(b)(2).
Training assessments
The training provider course test remains part of refresher training; no separate certification examination is imposed by the recertification document, 20 CAR § 130-408.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Recertification within twelve months after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit a completed application, appropriate fees, and individual disclosure statement.
Existing certificate
Applicant is already certified in the Inspector discipline.
Expiration
Certificates expire on the last day of the twelfth month after training; no lead-based paint activities may be conducted after expiration (20 CAR § 130-407).
Filing time
Successfully complete the appropriate refresher within twelve months of certificate expiration; initial training is not required.
Inactive period
The applicant may not conduct lead-based paint activities while the certificate is expired.
Refresher
Submit the original Inspector refresher-course certificate from an authorized training provider under 20 CAR § 130-408(b)(2).
Training assessments
The training provider course test remains part of refresher training; no separate certification examination is imposed by the recertification document, 20 CAR § 130-408.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Automatic licensure for uniformed service members, veterans, and spouses
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Deployment extension
The expiration date is extended for a deployed service member or spouse for 180 days after return from deployment.
Eligible person
A service member stationed in Arkansas, a veteran residing or establishing residency in Arkansas, or a qualifying spouse including the deployment and line-of-duty death circumstances in 20 CAR § 130-401(f)(1).
Existing license
Hold occupational licensure in good standing with similar scope of practice from another United States state, territory, or district.
Fee
Pay the applicable fee under 20 CAR § 130-601.
Military credit
Relevant uniformed service education, training, national certification, or service-issued credentials are accepted toward initial licensure.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Original certification

At least one of the following alternatives:

Annual fee
The annual Inspector certification fee is $150 under 20 CAR § 130-601(e).
Application
Submit the completed application, applicable fees, and completed disclosure statement under 20 CAR § 130-401(b)(3) or (4).
Examination waiver
20 CAR § 130-403(a) exempts individuals initially trained before January 1, 1999 who attended annual refresher courses in every subsequent year.
Initial course
The Inspector course is at least 24 training hours, including at least eight hours of hands-on training, under 20 CAR § 130-302(c)(7)(A).
One time score
The certification examination is passed once per discipline under 20 CAR § 130-403(a); a currently offered examination remains a requirement reference when its passing score predates the application.
Other jurisdiction examinations
20 CAR § 130-402(1)(B) also accepts an inspector certification examination from an EPA-authorized state or Indian tribe, accompanied by certification from that authority. These other-jurisdiction exams are applicant conditions.
Practice
Work for a licensed contractor or consultant or as an in-house employee and comply with the work practice standards.
Retakes
No more than three certification exam attempts within six months of course completion. If the examination and certification are not completed within six months, retake the appropriate course before reapplying (20 CAR § 130-403(c)-(d)).
Training
Submit the original appropriate-discipline course completion certificate from a licensed, EPA-approved, or EPA-authorized state or tribal training program. Training includes its course test and applicable hands-on assessment; these are training-provider qualifications, not a separately identified ADH certification examination.
Original certification with pre 1999 training exemption
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Annual fee
The annual Inspector certification fee is $150 under 20 CAR § 130-601(e).
Application
Submit the completed application, applicable fees, and completed disclosure statement under 20 CAR § 130-401(b)(3) or (4).
Examination waiver
20 CAR § 130-403(a) exempts individuals initially trained before January 1, 1999 who attended annual refresher courses in every subsequent year.
Grandfather eligibility
Initial training occurred before January 1, 1999 and annual refresher courses were attended every year thereafter. The certification-exam exemption in 20 CAR § 130-403(a) applies; training course requirements still apply.
Initial course
The Inspector course is at least 24 training hours, including at least eight hours of hands-on training, under 20 CAR § 130-302(c)(7)(A).
Practice
Work for a licensed contractor or consultant or as an in-house employee and comply with the work practice standards.
Training
Submit the original appropriate-discipline course completion certificate from a licensed, EPA-approved, or EPA-authorized state or tribal training program. Training includes its course test and applicable hands-on assessment; these are training-provider qualifications, not a separately identified ADH certification examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Certification by reciprocity

At least one of the following alternatives:

Affidavit
Submit a signed affidavit that all discipline-specific requirements are met.
Annual fee
The annual Inspector certification fee is $150 under 20 CAR § 130-601(e).
Application
Submit the completed application, applicable fees, and completed disclosure statement under 20 CAR § 130-401(b)(3) or (4).
Examination waiver
20 CAR § 130-403(a) exempts individuals initially trained before January 1, 1999 who attended annual refresher courses in every subsequent year.
Existing certification
Hold substantially similar certification in good standing, provide the original valid discipline-specific EPA or EPA-authorized state or tribal certification, and original training certificate (20 CAR §§ 130-401(b)(4), 130-405).
One time score
The certification examination is passed once per discipline under 20 CAR § 130-403(a); a currently offered examination remains a requirement reference when its passing score predates the application.
Other jurisdiction examinations
20 CAR § 130-402(1)(B) also accepts an inspector certification examination from an EPA-authorized state or Indian tribe, accompanied by certification from that authority. These other-jurisdiction exams are applicant conditions.
Practice
Work for a licensed contractor or consultant or as an in-house employee and comply with the work practice standards.
Score document
Provide the original certification of a passing score on the applicable discipline-specific certification exam, if any (20 CAR § 130-405(3)); no requirement to retake a previously passed examination is inferred.
Training
Submit the original appropriate-discipline course completion certificate from a licensed, EPA-approved, or EPA-authorized state or tribal training program. Training includes its course test and applicable hands-on assessment; these are training-provider qualifications, not a separately identified ADH certification examination.
Reciprocity with pre 1999 training exemption
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affidavit
Submit a signed affidavit that all discipline-specific requirements are met.
Annual fee
The annual Inspector certification fee is $150 under 20 CAR § 130-601(e).
Application
Submit the completed application, applicable fees, and completed disclosure statement under 20 CAR § 130-401(b)(3) or (4).
Examination waiver
20 CAR § 130-403(a) exempts individuals initially trained before January 1, 1999 who attended annual refresher courses in every subsequent year.
Existing certification
Hold substantially similar certification in good standing, provide the original valid discipline-specific EPA or EPA-authorized state or tribal certification, and original training certificate (20 CAR §§ 130-401(b)(4), 130-405).
Grandfather eligibility
Initial training occurred before January 1, 1999 and annual refresher courses were attended every year thereafter. The certification-exam exemption in 20 CAR § 130-403(a) applies; training course requirements still apply.
Practice
Work for a licensed contractor or consultant or as an in-house employee and comply with the work practice standards.
Score document
Provide the original certification of a passing score on the applicable discipline-specific certification exam, if any (20 CAR § 130-405(3)); no requirement to retake a previously passed examination is inferred.
Training
Submit the original appropriate-discipline course completion certificate from a licensed, EPA-approved, or EPA-authorized state or tribal training program. Training includes its course test and applicable hands-on assessment; these are training-provider qualifications, not a separately identified ADH certification examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary and Provisional Lead-Based Paint Inspector License

Ninety-day temporary and provisional license issued upon receipt of the reciprocity documents, subject to immediate revocation if reciprocity requirements are not met.

Licensing authority: Arkansas Department of Health, Lead-Based Paint Program · Application information

Temporary reciprocity licensure with pre 1999 training exemption
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affidavit
Submit a signed affidavit that all discipline-specific requirements are met.
Annual fee
The annual Inspector certification fee is $150 under 20 CAR § 130-601(e).
Application
Submit the completed application, applicable fees, and completed disclosure statement under 20 CAR § 130-401(b)(3) or (4).
Examination waiver
20 CAR § 130-403(a) exempts individuals initially trained before January 1, 1999 who attended annual refresher courses in every subsequent year.
Existing certification
Hold substantially similar certification in good standing, provide the original valid discipline-specific EPA or EPA-authorized state or tribal certification, and original training certificate (20 CAR §§ 130-401(b)(4), 130-405).
Grandfather eligibility
Initial training occurred before January 1, 1999 and annual refresher courses were attended every year thereafter. The certification-exam exemption in 20 CAR § 130-403(a) applies; training course requirements still apply.
Practice
Work for a licensed contractor or consultant or as an in-house employee and comply with the work practice standards.
Score document
Provide the original certification of a passing score on the applicable discipline-specific certification exam, if any (20 CAR § 130-405(3)); no requirement to retake a previously passed examination is inferred.
Temporary term
The temporary and provisional license lasts 90 days, subject to immediate revocation if reciprocity requirements are not met.
Training
Submit the original appropriate-discipline course completion certificate from a licensed, EPA-approved, or EPA-authorized state or tribal training program. Training includes its course test and applicable hands-on assessment; these are training-provider qualifications, not a separately identified ADH certification examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary and provisional licensure pending reciprocity review

At least one of the following alternatives:

Affidavit
Submit a signed affidavit that all discipline-specific requirements are met.
Annual fee
The annual Inspector certification fee is $150 under 20 CAR § 130-601(e).
Application
Submit the completed application, applicable fees, and completed disclosure statement under 20 CAR § 130-401(b)(3) or (4).
Examination waiver
20 CAR § 130-403(a) exempts individuals initially trained before January 1, 1999 who attended annual refresher courses in every subsequent year.
Existing certification
Hold substantially similar certification in good standing, provide the original valid discipline-specific EPA or EPA-authorized state or tribal certification, and original training certificate (20 CAR §§ 130-401(b)(4), 130-405).
One time score
The certification examination is passed once per discipline under 20 CAR § 130-403(a); a currently offered examination remains a requirement reference when its passing score predates the application.
Other jurisdiction examinations
20 CAR § 130-402(1)(B) also accepts an inspector certification examination from an EPA-authorized state or Indian tribe, accompanied by certification from that authority. These other-jurisdiction exams are applicant conditions.
Practice
Work for a licensed contractor or consultant or as an in-house employee and comply with the work practice standards.
Score document
Provide the original certification of a passing score on the applicable discipline-specific certification exam, if any (20 CAR § 130-405(3)); no requirement to retake a previously passed examination is inferred.
Temporary term
Issued upon receipt of the reciprocity documentation; valid for 90 days and immediately revoked if reciprocity requirements are not met.
Training
Submit the original appropriate-discipline course completion certificate from a licensed, EPA-approved, or EPA-authorized state or tribal training program. Training includes its course test and applicable hands-on assessment; these are training-provider qualifications, not a separately identified ADH certification examination.

Arkansas Department of Health Lead Inspector Third-Party Certification Examination

Provider
Arkansas Department of Health, Lead-Based Paint Program
Exam fee
$50 for each examination sitting under 20 CAR § 130-601(j).
Examination outline
  • An inspector
Examination sources

EPA Lead-Based Paint Inspector Certification Exam

Provider
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); scheduled online or by phone through Meazure Learning
Format
Discipline-specific third-party certification exam, taken online or in person after EPA issues an exam letter; no more than three attempts within 6 months of receiving the course completion certificate
Exam fee
$70 for each attempt (EPA certification examination fee)
Examination outline
  • Lead-based Paint Inspector Study Topics — Initial Request for Inspection
    • Defining the scope of work
    • Roles and responsibilities of an Inspector
    • Difference between inspection and risk assessment
    • Difference between XRF and paint chip sampling
    • Importance of State and local requirements
    • HUD and EPA notification and disclosure regulations
    • Health effects of lead in adults and children
    • Routes of lead exposure
    • Places where lead can be found inside and outside the home
    • EPA recommended steps for reducing lead in drinking water
    • Scope and goals of HUD and EPA lead regulations and guidelines
    • Responsibilities of Public and Indian Housing Authorities
    • Information about property needed to provide proposal for inspection
    • Information about property needed to determine number of units to inspect
    • Basic building and construction technology
    • Liability issues involved in lead inspections
  • Lead-based Paint Inspector Study Topics — Preparation for Inspection
    • Inspection scheduling
    • Licensing and transportation of XRF
    • How an XRF analyzer works
    • Inspector and occupant safety during XRF use
    • XRF calibration checks
    • Equipment and forms needed for sampling
    • OSHA regulations applicable to lead and respiratory protection
    • Types of dosimeters
  • Lead-based Paint Inspector Study Topics — Pre-inspection Meeting
    • Lead uses
    • How to determine common construction history
    • Calculation of number of units to inspect using HUD tables
    • Random selection of units using HUD protocols
  • Lead-based Paint Inspector Study Topics — The Inspection
    • Inventory of painted surfaces
    • Testing locations in single family and multi-family dwellings
    • Number of tests per testing combination and component type
    • Field documentation: sample location, sketches, and HUD forms
    • How to take XRF readings
    • Performance characteristic sheets (PCS)
    • XRF substrate corrections
    • Interpretation of XRF readings
    • Why POS, NEG and INCONCLUSIVE ranges vary among XRF analyzers
    • Data collection from XRF testing
    • HUD decision guidelines for paint chip sampling
    • Collection of paint chip samples (ppm and mg/cm2)
    • Laboratory and chain of custody forms
    • Sample labeling
    • Methods for analysis of lead
    • Interpretation of lab results
    • Use of chemical spot-test kits
    • Soil sampling methods
    • Dust sampling methods
  • Lead-based Paint Inspector Study Topics — Inspection Report
    • How to summarize inspection results
    • Contents of inspection report
    • Recommendations an Inspector can make
    • Inspection record retention requirements
  • Lead-based Paint Inspector Study Topics — Clearance Testing
    • The final visual inspection of hazard control activities
    • Why pre-abatement wipe and soil samples are collected
    • Why dust samples are collected for clearance
    • The number and location of clearance wipe samples
    • How to perform clearance wipe sampling
    • Calculation of wipe sample results (ug/ft2)
    • Wipe sampling clearance standards
    • What happens when a wipe test fails
    • Compositing clearance wipe and soil samples
Examination sources