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Lead Inspector Certification

Michigan certification to conduct lead-based paint inspections and abatement clearance sampling.

Licensing authority: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lead Certification and Compliance Assurance Section · Application information

Annual renewal when the three year training and examination renewal is not due
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active cycle
The existing three-year training and examination certification must remain current; this route is for an intervening annual renewal, not a third-year renewal.
Renewal
Submit the annual renewal application and applicable annual certification fees by March 31.
Third year
When training and examination renewal is due, use the three-year recertification route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial certification by examination
Michigan Lead Inspector Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the Department application, supporting course completion documentation, and applicable application, certification and examination fees.
Education
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Exam time limit
MCL 333.5468(7) requires passing within six months after receiving a course completion certificate, allows no more than three attempts in that period, and requires repeating the appropriate course after three failures.
Experience
No additional work experience is required for Inspector certification.
Training
Successfully complete an accredited core lead basics course and the accredited inspector course; passing the training-provider course test and applicable hands-on skills assessment are training conditions, not separately identified state certification examinations.
Initial reciprocity based on an EPA authorized program credential
Michigan Specific (Reciprocity) Exam — Lead Professional Certification
Equivalence
MCL 333.5461(2) directs certification where another jurisdiction credential has substantially similar standards; MCL 333.5468(1)(b) and R 325.99301(3)(b) recognize existing certification and examination results. HPN 100 implements initial reciprocity using the Michigan-specific 10-question exam. The equivalence provisions do not expressly prohibit this Michigan-specific assessment.
Existing credential
Hold a valid certification, license or equivalent in the required discipline or disciplines from an EPA-authorized training and certification program; the Department determines equivalency and substantial similarity.
External examinations
A third-party examination administered under another jurisdiction own certification program is evidence of that credential and an applicant condition; it is not a Michigan requirement leaf. If the applicant holds direct EPA certification, use the separately recorded EPA-certification reciprocity route.
One time
HPN 100 states: "Reciprocity may only be given once. Those seeking to recertify must also take the discipline specific exam."
Proof
Submit the application, fees, current training documentation, and third-party examination results.
Subsequent recertification
After initial reciprocity, take the appropriate refresher courses and the full discipline-specific certification examination at three-year recertification.
Initial reciprocity based on direct EPA certification
Equivalence
MCL 333.5461(2) directs certification where another jurisdiction credential has substantially similar standards; MCL 333.5468(1)(b) and R 325.99301(3)(b) recognize existing certification and examination results. HPN 100 implements initial reciprocity using the Michigan-specific 10-question exam. The equivalence provisions do not expressly prohibit this Michigan-specific assessment.
Existing credential
Hold valid EPA certification in the required discipline or disciplines, with proof of the applicable EPA third-party examination results.
One time
HPN 100 states: "Reciprocity may only be given once. Those seeking to recertify must also take the discipline specific exam."
Proof
Submit the application, fees, current training documentation, and third-party examination results.
Subsequent recertification
After initial reciprocity, take the appropriate refresher courses and the full discipline-specific certification examination at three-year recertification.
Initial certification with statutorily recognized prior or EPA authorized training
Michigan Lead Inspector Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the Department application, supporting course completion documentation, and applicable application, certification and examination fees.
Education
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Exam time limit
MCL 333.5468(7) requires passing within six months after receiving a course completion certificate, allows no more than three attempts in that period, and requires repeating the appropriate course after three failures.
Experience
No additional work experience is required for Inspector certification.
Recognized training
MCL 333.5468(10) recognizes lead-based paint training received between October 1, 1990 and March 1, 1999 and training at an EPA-authorized accredited program, subject to the implementing rules. This is training eligibility, not an examination waiver; applicable course currency and the statutory six-month examination requirement still apply.
Training
Successfully complete an accredited core lead basics course and the accredited inspector course; passing the training-provider course test and applicable hands-on skills assessment are training conditions, not separately identified state certification examinations.
Three year recertification
Michigan Lead Inspector Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the recertification/renewal application, supporting refresher certificates and appropriate fees.
Enforcement
R 325.99304(6) permits denial of recertification when agreed conditions for settlement of violations have not been satisfied.
Exam window
Pass the appropriate third-party examination within six months after completing refresher training. For both disciplines, the rules accept both discipline examinations or the combined examination.
Existing certification
Previously hold certification in the specified discipline or disciplines, including certification originally awarded through reciprocity.
Training
Complete an accredited inspector refresher course; the core lead basics course need not be repeated.

Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification

Michigan certification in both the inspector and risk assessor disciplines.

Licensing authority: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lead Certification and Compliance Assurance Section · Application information

Annual renewal when the three year training and examination renewal is not due
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active cycle
The existing three-year training and examination certification must remain current; this route is for an intervening annual renewal, not a third-year renewal.
Renewal
Submit the annual renewal application and applicable annual certification fees by March 31.
Third year
When training and examination renewal is due, use the three-year recertification route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial certification by examination

At least one of the following alternatives:

  • All of the following:

    • Michigan Lead Inspector Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
    • Michigan Lead Risk Assessor Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Michigan Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the Department application, supporting course completion documentation, and applicable application, certification and examination fees.
Education
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Exam time limit
MCL 333.5468(7) requires passing within six months after receiving a course completion certificate, allows no more than three attempts in that period, and requires repeating the appropriate course after three failures.
Experience
R 325.99302(4)(c) accepts a bachelor degree with at least one year of related experience, an associate degree with at least two years, or a high school diploma/equivalent with at least three years; alternatively hold a listed related professional certification or registration acceptable under that rule.
Professional alternatives
The listed related professional credentials are industrial hygienist, safety professional, professional engineer, nurse, sanitarian, architect, or another related field determined by the Department.
Training
Complete accredited core lead basics, inspector and risk assessor courses; pass the courses and applicable training-provider hands-on skills assessments.
Initial reciprocity based on an EPA authorized program credential
Michigan Specific (Reciprocity) Exam — Lead Professional Certification
Equivalence
MCL 333.5461(2) directs certification where another jurisdiction credential has substantially similar standards; MCL 333.5468(1)(b) and R 325.99301(3)(b) recognize existing certification and examination results. HPN 100 implements initial reciprocity using the Michigan-specific 10-question exam. The equivalence provisions do not expressly prohibit this Michigan-specific assessment.
Existing credential
Hold a valid certification, license or equivalent in the required discipline or disciplines from an EPA-authorized training and certification program; the Department determines equivalency and substantial similarity.
External examinations
A third-party examination administered under another jurisdiction own certification program is evidence of that credential and an applicant condition; it is not a Michigan requirement leaf. If the applicant holds direct EPA certification, use the separately recorded EPA-certification reciprocity route.
One time
HPN 100 states: "Reciprocity may only be given once. Those seeking to recertify must also take the discipline specific exam."
Proof
Submit the application, fees, current training documentation, and third-party examination results.
Subsequent recertification
After initial reciprocity, take the appropriate refresher courses and the full discipline-specific certification examination at three-year recertification.
Initial reciprocity based on direct EPA certification
Equivalence
MCL 333.5461(2) directs certification where another jurisdiction credential has substantially similar standards; MCL 333.5468(1)(b) and R 325.99301(3)(b) recognize existing certification and examination results. HPN 100 implements initial reciprocity using the Michigan-specific 10-question exam. The equivalence provisions do not expressly prohibit this Michigan-specific assessment.
Existing credential
Hold valid EPA certification in the required discipline or disciplines, with proof of the applicable EPA third-party examination results.
One time
HPN 100 states: "Reciprocity may only be given once. Those seeking to recertify must also take the discipline specific exam."
Proof
Submit the application, fees, current training documentation, and third-party examination results.
Subsequent recertification
After initial reciprocity, take the appropriate refresher courses and the full discipline-specific certification examination at three-year recertification.
Initial certification with statutorily recognized prior or EPA authorized training

At least one of the following alternatives:

  • All of the following:

    • Michigan Lead Inspector Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
    • Michigan Lead Risk Assessor Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Michigan Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the Department application, supporting course completion documentation, and applicable application, certification and examination fees.
Education
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Exam time limit
MCL 333.5468(7) requires passing within six months after receiving a course completion certificate, allows no more than three attempts in that period, and requires repeating the appropriate course after three failures.
Experience
R 325.99302(4)(c) accepts a bachelor degree with at least one year of related experience, an associate degree with at least two years, or a high school diploma/equivalent with at least three years; alternatively hold a listed related professional certification or registration acceptable under that rule.
Professional alternatives
The listed related professional credentials are industrial hygienist, safety professional, professional engineer, nurse, sanitarian, architect, or another related field determined by the Department.
Recognized training
MCL 333.5468(10) recognizes lead-based paint training received between October 1, 1990 and March 1, 1999 and training at an EPA-authorized accredited program, subject to the implementing rules. This is training eligibility, not an examination waiver; applicable course currency and the statutory six-month examination requirement still apply.
Training
Complete accredited core lead basics, inspector and risk assessor courses; pass the courses and applicable training-provider hands-on skills assessments.
Three year recertification

At least one of the following alternatives:

  • All of the following:

    • Michigan Lead Inspector Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
    • Michigan Lead Risk Assessor Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
  • Michigan Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification Examination (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the recertification/renewal application, supporting refresher certificates and appropriate fees.
Enforcement
R 325.99304(6) permits denial of recertification when agreed conditions for settlement of violations have not been satisfied.
Exam window
Pass the appropriate third-party examination within six months after completing refresher training. For both disciplines, the rules accept both discipline examinations or the combined examination.
Existing certification
Previously hold certification in the specified discipline or disciplines, including certification originally awarded through reciprocity.
Training
Complete both the inspector and risk assessor accredited refresher courses; the core lead basics course need not be repeated.

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

Michigan Lead Inspector Certification Examination

Provider
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, LCCA
Format
Proctored written certification examination, in person or online
Exam questions
110
Time limit
2 hours
Passing score
70 percent; three attempts
Exam fee
$75
Examination outline
  • Lead Abatement Act (Public Health Code, Part 54A)
  • Lead Hazard Control Rules
Examination sources

Michigan Specific (Reciprocity) Exam — Lead Professional Certification

Provider
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, LCCA
Format
Proctored written certification examination, in person or online
Exam questions
10
Time limit
2 hours
Passing score
70 percent; three attempts
Examination outline
  • Lead Abatement Act (Public Health Code, Part 54A)
  • Lead Hazard Control Rules
Examination sources

EPA National Certification Examination for Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessors

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 Risk Assessor Study Topics — Initial Request for Lead Services
    • Types of lead evaluation protocol(s)
    • Roles and responsibilities of a Risk Assessor
    • Difference between inspection and risk assessment
    • Classification of EBL child
    • Use of EBL questionnaire
    • HUD and EPA notification and disclosure requirements
    • Health effects of lead in children and adults
    • Places where lead can be found
    • Scope and goals of HUD and EPA regulations and guidelines
    • Importance of State and local regulations
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Proposal to Perform Risk Assessment
    • Liability issues as they relate to risk assessment
    • Types of insurance relevant to risk assessment
    • Information about property needed to provide proposal for risk assessment
    • Information about property needed to determine number of samples/units
    • Estimating costs for lead evaluation work
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Preparation for Risk Assessment
    • Risk assessment staffing
    • OSHA regulations applicable to lead and respiratory protection
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Walkthrough
    • Background information about lead uses and sources
    • Basic building construction and architecture
    • Conditions when lead paint is considered a hazard
    • HUD categories of paint condition and deterioration
    • Causes of lead hazards
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Conduct Sampling
    • Field documentation: testing location, sketches, HUD forms
    • Selection of dust sampling location(s)
    • Single surface and composite dust sampling procedures/equipment
    • Calculation of dust concentration in ug/ft2
    • EPA/HUD hazard levels for lead in dust
    • Spike and blank dust samples
    • Selection of soil sample locations
    • Soil sampling procedures/equipment
    • EPA/HUD hazard levels for lead in soil
    • Water sampling procedures
    • EPA drinking water lead standards and lead reduction steps
    • Selection of paint sample locations
    • Use of XRF analyzer and safety issues
    • Performance characteristics sheets (PCS)
    • Paint chip sample collection procedures
    • Laboratory methods and accreditation programs for lead
    • Calculation of ppm and mg/cm2 for lead in paint
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Lead Hazard Screen
    • Number of paint samples to collect during screen
    • Composite dust sampling for a screen
    • Why composite are more stringent than single surface dust standards
    • Interpretation of results of a screen
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Assessing Multi-Family (MF) Dwellings
    • Targeted, worst-case and random sampling of MF dwellings
    • Elements of a management plan for MF dwellings
    • Interpretation of sampling results from MF dwellings
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Risk Assessment Report
    • Parts of the HUD standard risk assessment report
    • Hazard control action alternatives/costs
    • RCRA regulations for hazardous waste disposal
    • Record retention requirements
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Ongoing Monitoring
    • Elements involved in ongoing lead hazard monitoring
    • Schedules for reevaluation
  • Lead-based Paint Risk Assessor Study Topics — Clearance Testing
    • The final visual inspection of hazard control activities
    • The number and location of clearance wipe samples
Examination sources

Michigan Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification Examination

Provider
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, LCCA
Format
Proctored written certification examination, in person or online
Exam questions
150
Time limit
2 hours
Passing score
70 percent; three attempts
Exam fee
$125
Examination outline
  • Lead Abatement Act (Public Health Code, Part 54A)
  • Lead Hazard Control Rules
Examination sources

Michigan Lead Risk Assessor Certification Examination

Provider
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, LCCA
Format
Proctored written certification examination, in person or online
Exam questions
110
Time limit
2 hours
Passing score
70 percent; three attempts
Exam fee
$75
Examination outline
  • Lead Abatement Act (Public Health Code, Part 54A)
  • Lead Hazard Control Rules
Examination sources