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Certifications/Applications - Q & A

Certifications

Q: Are there special qualifications or education I will need to be a Lead Safe Company or Lead Safe Renovator?
A: There are no special qualifications for companies, but an individual who wants to become a Lead-Safe Renovator must complete an accredited Lead-Safe Renovation course before applying for certification.

 
Q: What are the fees associated with the certification?
A:

Individual Lead-Safe Renovator fee is $50/2 years and Lead-Safe Company fee is $75/2 years. Certifications are renewable every 2 years. 

Please note: Every Lead-Safe Renovator must be associated with a Lead-Safe Company and every project conducted by a Lead-Safe Company must have an assigned Lead-Safe Renovator.

 
Q:  If I renew my certification every two years do I have to take a refresher class every two years?
A:  No, WI requires you to take a refresher every four years.

 
Q: What if I am a resident of Wisconsin and took my training in another state? Will my training be accepted in Wisconsin?
A:  If the training was conducted by a trainer accredited by EPA or an EPA-authorized state, then it will be accepted in Wisconsin . If you complete your training out-of-state you must add a $25 processing fee to the $50 certification fee and provide additional information with your application. The additional information required includes:

˛        A copy of your training certificate signed by a notary public as a true copy of the original – or the original may be submitted and will be returned when your certification card is mailed.

˛        A clear color copy of the front and back of your driver’s license or other acceptable photo ID.

˛        A 2” X 2” color passport-style photo of you, preferably submitted electronically as an email attachment and saved as a JPG file named with your name.

 
Q: What if I am a resident of Wisconsin and take my training in Wisconsin?
A: If your training is taken through a Wisconsin-accredited training provider, you simply complete your application form and submit it to the Department of Health Services with your $50 certification fee. Your training provider views your photo ID and submits your training completion information and photo directly to the Department so you don't need to send anything but the application form and fee. If you are your own company you may need to also submit your company application form and fee. You may use one check to pay for both your own certification and your company's certification.

 
Q: What if I live in another state but take my training in Wisconsin and want to become certified in Wisconsin?
A: If you are trained in Wisconsin you will need to apply for your individual and company certifications by completing the application forms and submitting them with the $50 fee for individual certification and $75 for the company certification. You may submit these fees on one check for a total payment of $125. Forms are available under the Resources Tab in the Contractor Corner.

 
Q: What if I live in Iowa – or other EPA-authorized state – and took my training there, too?
A: As long as the training provider is accredited by the State of  Iowa your training will be accepted in Wisconsin. You must, however, add a $25 processing fee to the $50 certification fee and provide additional information with your application. The additional information required includes:

˛        A copy of your training certificate signed by a notary public as a true copy of the original – or the original may be submitted and will be returned when your certification card is mailed.

˛        A clear color copy of the front and back of your driver’s license or other acceptable photo ID.

˛        A 2” X 2” color passport-style photo of you, preferably submitted electronically as an email attachment and saved as a JPG file named with your name.

 

 

Applications

Q:  What are the most common mistakes made on the Individual or Company applications?
A:  See the appropriate Individual or Company Application below.

Individual Application (IA) - Click on the link to the desired section of the form below.

Company Application (CA) - Click on the link to the desired section of the form below.

Q: I received training out of state and if I want to be recognized as a certified Lead-Safe Renovator in Wisconsin I understand that I am required to pay a fee of $25. Is there any other information I need to send with my application(s)?
A: Yes, you must send the original training certificate (which will be sent back with your card) or a notarized copy of the certificate and a photo copy of a state issued ID (Drivers license or State ID).

 

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Last Revised:  February 10, 2012