Virginia Law

A. Each applicant for individual licensure must meet the requirements provided in this section.

B. The applicant must disclose the applicant's full legal name.

C. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

D. The applicant must disclose the applicant's mailing address and email address. A post office box is only acceptable as a mailing address when a physical address is also provided.

E. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant must disclose the following information:

1. All felony convictions.

2. All misdemeanor convictions related to environmental remediation activity.

3. All misdemeanor convictions, excluding marijuana convictions, that occurred within three years of the date of application.

Any finding of guilt, regardless of adjudication or deferred adjudication, will be considered a conviction for the purposes of this section. The record of conviction certified or authenticated in such form as to be admissible in evidence under the laws of the jurisdiction where convicted will be admissible as prima facie evidence of a conviction or finding of guilt. The board, at its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.

F. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration; imposition of a monetary penalty; or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction.

G. Applicants must be in compliance with the standards of conduct and practice set forth in Part VIII (18VAC15-30-510 et seq.) and Part IX (18VAC15-30-760 et seq.) of this chapter at the time of application to the board, while the application is under review by the board, and at all times when the license is in effect.

H. The applicant must provide documentation of having satisfactorily completed the board-approved initial training program and all subsequent board-approved refresher training programs applicable to the license sought as specified in subsection I of this section. Documentation of training completion will be verified by the board. Completion certificates for board-approved initial training programs are valid for 36 months from the date training was completed. Board-approved refresher training programs must be satisfactorily completed no later than 36 months from the date the board-approved initial training program was completed and every 36 months thereafter.

I. An applicant for individual licensure must meet the education or experience requirements of this subsection that are applicable to the license sought.

1. Worker. Each applicant for a lead abatement worker license must provide evidence of successful completion of board-approved lead abatement worker training.

2. Project designer.

a. Each applicant for a lead project designer license must provide evidence of successful completion of board-approved lead project designer training and board-approved lead abatement supervisor training.

b. Each applicant for a lead project designer license must also provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following:

(1) A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession and one year experience in building construction and design or a related field; or

(2) Four years of experience in building construction and design or a related field.

3. Supervisor.

a. Each applicant for a lead abatement supervisor license must provide evidence of;

(1) Successful completion of board-approved lead abatement supervisor training; and

(2) One year of experience as a licensed lead abatement worker or two years of experience in a related field, including lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation, or in the building trades.

b. Each applicant for a lead abatement supervisor license must pass a board-approved licensing examination for supervisors within 36 months after completion of the board-approved lead abatement supervisor initial training course or the board-approved lead supervisor refresher course. An applicant who fails the examination three times must provide evidence to the board after the date of the third examination failure of having retaken and satisfactorily completed the initial training requirements. The applicant is then eligible to sit for the examination an additional three times.

4. Inspector.

a. Each applicant for a lead inspector license must provide evidence of successful completion of board-approved lead inspector training or lead risk assessor training.

b. Each applicant for a lead inspector license must pass a board-approved licensing examination for lead inspector within 36 months after completion of the board-approved lead inspector initial training course or the board-approved lead inspector refresher course. An applicant who fails the examination three times must provide evidence to the board after the date of the third examination failure of having retaken and satisfactorily completed the initial training requirements. The applicant is then eligible to sit for the examination an additional three times.

5. Risk assessor.

a. Each applicant for a lead risk assessor license must provide evidence of successful completion of board-approved lead risk assessor training and successful completion of board-approved lead inspector training.

b. Each applicant for a lead risk assessor license must also provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following:

(1) Certification or licensure as an industrial hygienist, a professional engineer, or a registered architect or licensure in a related engineering, health, or environmental field;

(2) A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, or construction);

(3) An associate's degree and two years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, or construction); or

(4) A high school diploma or its equivalent and at least three years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, or construction).

c. Each applicant must pass a board-approved licensing examination for risk assessor within 36 months after completion of the board-approved lead risk assessor initial training course or the board-approved lead risk assessor refresher course. An applicant who fails the examination three times must provide evidence to the board after the date of the third examination failure of having retaken and satisfactorily completed the initial training requirements. The applicant is then eligible to sit for the examination an additional three times.

J. Applicants for a lead supervisor, lead inspector, or lead risk assessor license must pass a board-approved examination on Virginia lead laws and regulations.

K. Applicants seeking to qualify for licensure based on completion of a degree must submit a transcript from the school where the applicable degree was obtained. Only a degree from a regional or national accreditation association or an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education will be considered.

L. Experience requirements will be verified by resumes, letters of reference, or other documentation of work experience acceptable to the board.

M. Individuals who are required to pass a board-approved license examination may be issued an interim license, provided the required initial or refresher training was completed no later than six months prior to the application being received by the board.