5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1001-23-A-III

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024

Section 5 CCR 1001-23-A-III - Training and Certification Requirements

III.A. Accreditation of Training Programs: Target Housing and Child-occupied Facilities

III.A.1. Scope

III.A.1.a. A training program may seek accreditation to offer lead-based paint activities courses in any of the following disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, and abatement worker. A training program may also seek accreditation to offer refresher courses for each of the listed disciplines.

III.A.1.b. A training program must not provide, offer, or claim to provide Division- accredited lead-based paint activities courses without applying for and receiving accreditation from the Division as required under Section III.A.2. (Application Process) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.2. Application Process

The following are procedures a training program must follow to receive Division accreditation to offer lead-based paint activities courses:

III.A.2.a. A training program seeking accreditation must submit a written application to the Division containing the following information:

III.A.2.a.(i) the training program's name, address, and telephone number;

III.A.2.a.(ii) a list of courses for which it is applying for accreditation; and

III.A.2.a.(iii) a statement signed by the training program manager certifying that the training program meets the requirements established in Section III.A.3. (Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. If a training program uses EPA-recommended model training materials, or training materials approved by a State or Indian Tribe that has been authorized by EPA under 40 C.F.R. Part 745 , Subpart Q the training program manager must include a statement certifying that, as well.

III.A.2.a.(iv) If a training program does not use EPA-recommended model training materials or training materials approved by an authorized State or Indian Tribe, its application for accreditation must also include:

III.A.2.a.(iv)(A) a copy of the student and instructor manuals, or other materials to be used for each course; and

III.A.2.a.(iv)(B) a copy of the course agenda for each course.

III.A.2.a.(v) All training programs must include in their application for accreditation the following:

III.A.2.a.(v)(A) a description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training;

III.A.2.a.(v)(B) a copy of the course test blue print for each course;

III.A.2.a.(v)(C) a description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the assessment of hands-on skills for each course; and

III.A.2.a.(v)(D) a copy of the quality control plan as described in Section III.A.3.i. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.2.b. If a training program meets the requirements in Section III.A.3. (Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, then the Division will approve the application for accreditation no more than 180 days after receiving a complete application from the training program. In the case of approval, a certificate of accreditation will be sent to the applicant. In the case of disapproval, a letter describing the reasons for disapproval will be sent to the applicant. Prior to disapproval, the Division may, at its discretion, work with the applicant to address inadequacies in the application for accreditation. The Division may also request additional materials retained by the training program under Section III.A.7. (Training Program Recordkeeping Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. If the Division disapproves a training program's application, the program may reapply for accreditation at any time.

III.A.2.c. A training program may apply for accreditation to offer courses or refresher courses in as many disciplines as it chooses. A training program may seek accreditation for additional courses at any time as long as the program can demonstrate that it meets the requirements of this Section III. (Training and Certification Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.2.d. A training program which has received accreditation from US EPA or another state whose training and certification requirements are at least as stringent as Colorado's must first apply for and receive accreditation before conducting training in Colorado.

III.A.2.e. A training program must notify the Division, on a form specified by the Division, of scheduled courses at least 2 weeks prior to the offering of the course. The training program must receive written approval for each class from the Division prior to conducting the training.

III.A.2.f. Fees for accreditation of training programs will be as follows:

III.A.2.f.(i) Inspector (24-hour) course--$1,500;

III.A.2.f.(ii) Risk Assessor (16-hour) course-- $1,000;

III.A.2.f.(iii) Supervisor (32-hour) course-- $2,000;

III.A.2.f.(iv) Project Designer (8-hour) course-- $500;

III.A.2.f.(v) Abatement Worker (16-hour) course-- $1,000; and

III.A.2.f.(vi) All refresher training courses-- $500.

III.A.3. Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs

For a training program to obtain accreditation from the Division to offer lead-based paint activities courses, the program must meet the following requirements:

III.A.3.a. The training program must employ a training manager who has:

III.A.3.a.(i) at least 2 years of experience, education, or training in teaching workers or adults; or

III.A.3.a.(ii) a bachelor's or graduate degree in building construction technology, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety, public health, education, business administration or program management or a related field; or

III.A.3.a.(iii) two years of experience in managing a training program specializing in environmental hazards; and

III.A.3.a.(iv) demonstrated experience, education, or training in the construction industry including: lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, or industrial hygiene.

III.A.3.b. The training manager must designate a qualified principal instructor for each course who has:

III.A.3.b.(i) demonstrated experience, education, or training in teaching workers or adults;

III.A.3.b.(ii) successfully completed at least 16 hours of any EPA-accredited or EPA-authorized State or Tribal-accredited lead-specific training; and

III.A.3.b.(iii) demonstrated experience, education, or training in lead or asbestos abatement, painting, carpentry, renovation, remodeling, occupational safety and health, or industrial hygiene.

III.A.3.c. The principal instructor will be responsible for the organization of the course and oversight of the teaching of all course material. The training manager may designate guest instructors as needed to provide instruction specific to the lecture, hands-on activities, or work practice components of a course.

III.A.3.d. The following documents will be recognized by the Division as evidence that training managers and principal instructors have the education, work experience, training requirements or demonstrated experience, specifically listed in Sections III.A.3.a. and III.A.7. (Training Program Recordkeeping Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. This documentation need not be submitted with the accreditation application, but, if not submitted, must be retained by the training program as required by the recordkeeping requirements contained in Section III.A.7. (Training Program Recordkeeping Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. Those documents include the following:

III.A.3.d.(i) official academic transcripts or diploma as evidence of meeting the education requirements;

III.A.3.d.(ii) resumes, letters of reference, or documentation of work experience, as evidence of meeting the work experience requirements; and

III.A.3.d.(iii) certificates from train-the-trainer courses and lead-specific training courses, as evidence of meeting the training requirements.

III.A.3.e. The training program must ensure the availability of, and provide adequate facilities for, the delivery of the lecture, course test, hands-on training, and assessment activities. This includes providing training equipment that reflects current work practices and maintaining or updating the equipment and facilities as needed.

III.A.3.f. To become accredited in the following disciplines, the training program must provide training courses that meet the following training hour requirements:

III.A.3.f.(i) The inspector course must last a minimum of 24 training hours, with a minimum of 8 hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the inspector course are contained in Section III.A.4.a. (Inspector) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.3.f.(ii) The risk assessor course must last a minimum of 16 training hours, with a minimum of 4 hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the risk assessor course are contained in Section III.A.4.b. (Risk Assessor) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.3.f.(iii) The supervisor course must last a minimum of 32 training hours, with a minimum of 8 hours devoted to hands-on activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the supervisor course are contained in Section III.A.4.c. (Supervisor) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.3.f.(iv) The project designer course must last a minimum of 8 training hours. The minimum curriculum requirements for the project designer course are contained in Section III.A.4.d. (Project Designer) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.3.f.(v) The abatement worker course must last a minimum of 16 training hours, with a minimum of 8 hours devoted to hands-on training activities. The minimum curriculum requirements for the abatement worker course are contained in Section III.A.4.e. (Abatement Worker) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.3.g. For each course offered, the training program must conduct either a course test at the completion of the course, and if applicable, a hands-on skills assessment, or in the alternative, a proficiency test for that discipline. Each individual must successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment and receive a passing score on the course test to pass any course, or successfully complete a proficiency test.

III.A.3.g.(i) The training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity of the hands-on skills assessment or proficiency test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees' performance of the work practices and procedures associated with the course topics contained in Section III.A.4. (Minimum Training Curriculum Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.3.g.(ii) The training manager is responsible for maintaining the validity and integrity of the course test to ensure that it accurately evaluates the trainees' knowledge and retention of the course topics.

III.A.3.g.(iii) The course test must be developed in accordance with the test blueprint submitted with the training accreditation application.

III.A.3.h. The training program must issue unique course completion certificates to each individual who passes the training course. The course completion certificate must include:

III.A.3.h.(i) the name, a unique identification number, and address of the individual;

III.A.3.h.(ii) the name of the particular course that the individual completed;

III.A.3.h.(iii) dates of course completion/test passage; and

III.A.3.h.(iv) the name, address, and telephone number of the training program.

III.A.3.i. The training manager must develop and implement a quality control plan.

The plan must be used to maintain and improve the quality of the training program over time. This plan must contain at least the following elements:

III.A.3.i.(i) procedures for periodic revision of training materials and the course test to reflect innovations in the field; and

III.A.3.i.(ii) procedures for the training manager's annual review of principal instructor competency.

III.A.3.j. The training program must offer courses that teach the work practice standards for conducting lead-based paint activities contained in this Section III. (Training and Certification Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, and other standards developed by EPA pursuant to Title IV of TSCA. These standards must be taught in the appropriate courses to provide trainees with the knowledge needed to perform the lead-based paint activities they are responsible for conducting.

III.A.3.k. The training manager will be responsible for ensuring that the training program complies at all times with all of the requirements in this Section III. (Training and Certification Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.3.l. The training manager must allow the Division, at no cost to the Division, to audit the training program to verify the contents of the application for accreditation as described in Section III.A.2. (Application Process) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.4. Minimum Training Curriculum Requirements

To become accredited to offer lead-based paint courses instruction in the specific disciplines listed, training programs must ensure that their courses of study include, at a minimum, the following course topics. Requirements ending in an asterisk (*) indicate areas that require hands-on activities as an integral component of the course.

III.A.4.a. Inspector

III.A.4.a.(i) Role and responsibilities of an inspector.

III.A.4.a.(ii) Background information on lead and its adverse health effects.

III.A.4.a.(iii) Background information on Federal, State, and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint and lead-based paint activities.

III.A.4.a.(iv) Lead-based paint inspection methods, including selection of rooms and components for sampling or testing. *

III.A.4.a.(v) Paint, dust, and soil sampling methodologies. *

III.A.4.a.(vi) Clearance standards and testing, including random sampling. *

III.A.4.a.(vii) Preparation of the final inspection report. *

III.A.4.a.(viii) Recordkeeping.

III.A.4.b. Risk Assessor

III.A.4.b.(i) Role and responsibilities of a risk assessor.

III.A.4.b.(ii) Collection of background information to perform a risk assessment.

III.A.4.b.(iii) Sources of environmental lead contamination such as paint, surface dust and soil, water, air, packaging, and food.

III.A.4.b.(iv) Visual inspection for the purposes of identifying potential sources of lead-based paint hazards. *

III.A.4.b.(v) Lead hazard screen protocol.

III.A.4.b.(vi) Sampling for other sources of lead exposure. *

III.A.4.b.(vii) Interpretation of lead-based paint and other lead sampling results, including all applicable State or Federal guidance or regulations pertaining to lead-based paint hazards. *

III.A.4.b.(viii) Development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and operations and maintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

III.A.4.b.(ix) Preparation of a final risk assessment report.

III.A.4.c. Supervisor

III.A.4.c.(i) Role and responsibilities of a supervisor.

III.A.4.c.(ii) Background information on lead and its adverse health effects.

III.A.4.c.(iii) Background information on Federal, State, and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint abatement.

III.A.4.c.(iv) Liability and insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement.

III.A.4.c.(v) Risk assessment and inspection report interpretation. *

III.A.4.c.(vi) Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan and abatement report.

III.A.4.c.(vii) Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control. *

III.A.4.c.(viii) Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, including restricted practices. *

III.A.4.c.(ix) Interior dust abatement/cleanup or lead-based paint hazard control and reduction methods. *

III.A.4.c.(x) Soil and exterior dust abatement or lead-based paint hazard control and reduction methods. *

III.A.4.c.(xi) Clearance standards and testing.

III.A.4.c.(xii) Cleanup and waste disposal.

III.A.4.c.(xiii) Recordkeeping.

III.A.4.d. Project Designer

III.A.4.d.(i) Role and responsibilities of a project designer.

III.A.4.d.(ii) Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan for large scale abatement projects.

III.A.4.d.(iii) Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, including restricted practices for large-scale abatement projects.

III.A.4.d.(iv) Interior dust abatement/cleanup or lead hazard control and reduction methods for large-scale abatement projects.

III.A.4.d.(v) Clearance standards and testing for large scale abatement projects.

III.A.4.d.(vi) Integration of lead-based paint abatement methods with modernization and rehabilitation projects for large scale abatement projects.

III.A.4.e. Abatement Worker

III.A.4.e.(i) Role and responsibilities of an abatement worker.

III.A.4.e.(ii) Background information on lead and its adverse health effects.

III.A.4.e.(iii) Background information on Federal, State and local regulations and guidance that pertain to lead-based paint abatement.

III.A.4.e.(iv) Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control. *

III.A.4.e.(v) Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint hazard reduction methods, including restricted practices. *

III.A.4.e.(vi) Interior dust abatement methods/cleanup or lead-based paint hazard reduction. *

III.A.4.e.(vii) Soil and exterior dust abatement methods or lead-based paint hazard reduction. *

III.A.4.f. The training program must allow the Division, without any cost to the Division, to audit the training program to evaluate the quality of the course as well as to verify the contents of the application for accreditation as described in Section III.A.2. (Application Process) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.5. Requirements for the Accreditation of Refresher Training Programs

A training program may seek accreditation to offer refresher training courses in any of the following disciplines: inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, and abatement worker. To obtain Division accreditation to offer refresher training, a training program must meet the following minimum requirements:

III.A.5.a. Each refresher course must review the curriculum topics of the full-length courses listed under Section III.A.4. (Minimum Training Curriculum Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, as appropriate. In addition, to become accredited to offer refresher training courses, training programs must ensure that their courses of study include, at a minimum, the following:

III.A.5.a.(i) An overview of current safety practices relating to lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.

III.A.5.a.(ii) Current laws and regulations relating to lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.

III.A.5.a.(iii) Current technologies relating to lead-based paint activities in general, as well as specific information pertaining to the appropriate discipline.

III.A.5.b. Each refresher course, except for the project designer course, must last a minimum of 8 training hours. The project designer refresher course must last a minimum of 4 training hours.

III.A.5.c. For each course offered, the training program must conduct a hands-on assessment (if applicable), and at the completion of the course, a course test.

III.A.5.d. A training program may apply for accreditation of a refresher course concurrently with its application for accreditation of the corresponding training course as described in Section III.A.2. (Application Process) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. If so, the Division will use the approval procedure described in Section III.A.2. (Application Process) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. In addition, the minimum requirements contained in Sections III.A.3. (Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs) (except for the requirements in Section III.A.3.f.), and III.A.5.a., III.A.5.b., and III.A.5.c. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A will also apply.

III.A.5.e. A training program seeking accreditation to offer refresher training courses only must submit a written application to the Division containing the following information:

III.A.5.e.(i) The refresher training program's name, address, and telephone number.

III.A.5.e.(ii) A list of courses for which it is applying for accreditation.

III.A.5.e.(iii) A statement signed by the training program manager certifying that the refresher training program meets the minimum requirements established in Section III.A.3. (Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, except for the requirements in Section III.A.3.f. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. If a training program uses US EPA-developed model training materials, or training materials approved by a State or Indian Tribe that has been authorized by US EPA under 40 C.F.R., Section 745.324 to develop its refresher training course materials, the training manager must include a statement certifying that, as well.

III.A.5.e.(iv) If the refresher training course materials are not based on US EPA-developed model training materials or training materials approved by an authorized State or Indian Tribe, the training program's application for accreditation must include:

III.A.5.e.(iv)(A) a copy of the student and instructor manuals to be used for each course; and

III.A.5.e.(iv)(B) a copy of the course agenda for each course.

III.A.5.e.(v) All refresher training programs must include in their application for accreditation the following:

III.A.5.e.(v)(A) a description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training;

III.A.5.e.(v)(B) a copy of the course test blue print for each course;

III.A.5.e.(v)(C) a description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the assessment of hands-on skills for each course (if applicable); and

III.A.5.e.(v)(D) a copy of the quality control plan as described in Section III.A.3.i. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.5.e.(vi) The requirements in Sections III.A.3.a. through III.A.3.e., and III.A.3.g. through III.A.3.l. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A applies to refresher training providers.

III.A.5.e.(vii) If a refresher training program meets the requirements listed in this Section III.A.5. (Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, then the Division will approve the application for accreditation no more than 180 days after receiving a complete application from the refresher training program. In the case of approval, a certificate of accreditation will be sent to the applicant. In the case of disapproval, a letter describing the reasons for disapproval will be sent to the applicant. Prior to disapproval, the Division may, at its discretion, work with the applicant to address inadequacies in the application for accreditation. The Division may also request additional materials retained by the refresher training program under Section III.A.7. (Training Program Recordkeeping Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A. If a refresher training program's application is disapproved, the program may reapply for accreditation at any time.

III.A.6. Re-accreditation of Training Programs

III.A.6.a. Unless re-accredited, a training program's accreditation (including refresher training accreditation) will expire 4 years after the date of issuance. If a training program meets the requirements of this section, the training program will be re-accredited.

III.A.6.b. A training program seeking re-accreditation must submit an application to the Division no later than 180 days before its accreditation expires. If a training program does not submit its application for re-accreditation by that date, the Division cannot guarantee that the program will be re-accredited before the end of the accreditation period.

III.A.6.c. The training program's application for re-accreditation must contain:

III.A.6.c.(i) The training program's name, address, and telephone number.

III.A.6.c.(ii) A list of courses for which it is applying for re-accreditation.

III.A.6.c.(iii) A description of any changes to the training facility, equipment or course materials since its last application was approved that adversely affects the student's ability to learn.

III.A.6.c.(iv) A statement signed by the program manager stating:

III.A.6.c.(iv)(A) That the training program complies at all times with all requirements in Sections III.A.3. (Requirements for the Accreditation of Training Programs) and III.A.5. (Requirements for the Accreditation of Refresher Training Programs) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, as applicable; and

III.A.6.c.(iv)(B) The recordkeeping and reporting requirements of Section III.A.7. (Training Program Recordkeeping Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A must be followed.

III.A.6.d. The training program must allow the Division, at no cost to the Division, to audit the training program to verify the contents of the application for re-accreditation as described in Section III.A.6.c. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.A.6.e. Fees for re-accreditation of training programs will be as follows:

III.A.6.e.(i) Inspector (24-hour) course--$1,500;

III.A.6.e.(ii) Risk Assessor (16-hour) course-- $1,000;

III.A.6.e.(iii) Supervisor (32-hour) course-- $2,000;

III.A.6.e.(iv) Project Designer (8-hour) course-- $500;

III.A.6.e.(v) Abatement Worker (16-hour) course-- $1,000; and

III.A.6.e.(vi) Any refresher training course-- $500.

III.A.7. Training Program Recordkeeping Requirements

III.A.7.a. Accredited training programs must maintain, and make available to the Division, upon request, the following records:

III.A.7.a.(i) all documents specified in Section III.A.3.d. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A that demonstrate the qualifications listed in Sections III.A.3.a. and III.A.3.b. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A of the training manager and principal instructors;

III.A.7.a.(ii) current curriculum/course materials and documents reflecting any changes made to these materials;

III.A.7.a.(iii) the course test blue print; and

III.A.7.a.(iv) information regarding how the hands-on assessment is conducted including, but not limited to:

III.A.7.a.(iv)(A) who conducts the assessment;

III.A.7.a.(iv)(B) how the skills are graded;

III.A.7.a.(iv)(C) what facilities are used; and

III.A.7.a.(iv)(D) the pass/fail rate.

III.A.7.a.(v) the quality control plan as described in Section III.A.3.i. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A;

III.A.7.a.(vi) results of the students' hands-on skills assessments and course tests, and a record of each student's course completion certificate; and

III.A.7.a.(vii) any other material not listed in Sections III.A.7.a.(i) through III.A.7.a.(vi) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A that was submitted to the Division as part of the program's application for accreditation.

III.A.7.b. The training program must retain these records at the address specified on the training program accreditation application (or as modified in accordance with Section III.A.7.c. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A) for a minimum of 3 years and 6 months.

III.A.7.c. The training program must notify the Division in writing within 30 days of changing the address specified on its training program accreditation application or transferring the records from that address.

III.B. Certification of Individuals and Firms Engaged in Lead-based Paint Activities: Target Housing and Child-occupied Facilities

III.B.1. Certification of Individuals

III.B.1.a. Individuals seeking certification by the Division to engage in lead-based paint activities must either:

III.B.1.a.(i) submit to the Division an application on a form specified by the Division demonstrating that they meet the requirements established in Sections III.B.2. (Inspector, Risk Assessor or Supervisor) or III.B.3. (Abatement Worker and Project Designer) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A for the particular discipline for which certification is sought; or

III.B.1.a.(ii) submit to the Division an application on a form specified by the Division with a copy of a valid lead-based paint activities certification (or equivalent) from the EPA or a State or Tribal program that has been authorized by EPA pursuant to 40 C.F.R., Part 745 , Subpart Q.

III.B.1.b. Individuals seeking Colorado certification as an inspector, risk assessor or supervisor must submit a fee to the Division according to the following structure:

III.B.1.b.(i) Inspector-- $230 for the first year and $180 for each year thereafter;

III.B.1.b.(ii) Risk Assessor-- $230 for the first year and $180 for each year thereafter; and

III.B.1.b.(iii) Supervisor-- $230 for the first year and $180 for each year thereafter.

III.B.1.c. Individuals seeking Colorado certification as a worker or project designer must submit a fee to the Division according to the following structure:

III.B.1.c.(i) Worker-- $180 for each year of certification sought; and

III.B.1.c.(ii) Project Designer-- $180 for each year of certification sought.

III.B.1.d. Individuals may first apply to the Division for certification to engage in lead-based paint activities pursuant to this section on or after the effective date of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.1.e. Following the submission of an application demonstrating that all the requirements of this section have been met, the Division will certify an applicant as an inspector, risk assessor, supervisor, project designer, or abatement worker, as appropriate.

III.B.1.f. Upon receiving Division certification, individuals conducting lead-based paint activities must comply with the work practice standards for performing the appropriate lead-based paint activities as established in Section IV (Inspections, Lead-Hazard Screens, and Risk Assessments) and Section V. (Abatement Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.2. Inspector, Risk Assessor or Supervisor

III.B.2.a. To become certified by the Division as an inspector, risk assessor, or supervisor, pursuant to Section III.B.1.a.(i) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, an individual must:

III.B.2.a.(i) Successfully complete an accredited course in the appropriate discipline and receive a course completion certificate from an accredited training program.

III.B.2.a.(ii) Pass the certification exam in the appropriate discipline offered by the Division.

III.B.2.a.(iii) Meet or exceed the following experience and/or education requirements:

III.B.2.a.(iii)(A) Inspectors

III.B.2.a.(iii)(A)(1) no additional experience and/or education requirements.

III.B.2.a.(iii)(A)(2) [Reserved]

III.B.2.a.(iii)(B) Risk Assessors

III.B.2.a.(iii)(B)(1) successful completion of an accredited training course for inspectors; and

III.B.2.a.(iii)(B)(2) Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, or construction), or an Associate's degree and 2 years' experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, or construction); or

III.B.2.a.(iii)(B)(3) certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, registered architect and/or certification in a related engineering/health/environmental field (e.g., safety professional, environmental scientist); or

III.B.2.a.(iii)(B)(4) a high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least 3 years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work or construction).

III.B.2.a.(iii)(C) Supervisor

III.B.2.a.(iii)(C)(1) one year of experience as a certified lead-based paint abatement worker; or

III.B.2.a.(iii)(C)(2) at least 2 years of experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work) or in the building trades.

III.B.2.b. The following documents will be recognized by the Division as evidence of meeting the requirements listed in Section III.B.2.b.(iii) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A:

III.B.2.b.(i) official academic transcripts or diploma, as evidence of meeting the education requirements;

III.B.2.b.(ii) resumes, letters of reference, or documentation of work experience, as evidence of meeting the work experience requirements; and

III.B.2.b.(iii) course completion certificates from lead-specific or other related training courses, issued by accredited training programs, as evidence of meeting the training requirements.

III.B.2.c. In order to take the certification examination for a particular discipline an individual must:

III.B.2.c.(i) successfully complete an accredited course in the appropriate discipline and receive a course completion certificate from an accredited training program; and

III.B.2.c.(ii) meet or exceed the education and/or experience requirements in Section III.B.2.a.(iii) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.2.d. After passing the appropriate certification exam and submitting an application demonstrating that he/she meets the appropriate training, education, and/or experience prerequisites described in Section III.B.2.a. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, an individual will be issued a certificate by the Division. To maintain certification, an individual must be re-certified as described in Section III.B.5. (Re-certification) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.2.e. An individual may take the certification exam no more than three times within 6 months of receiving a course completion certificate.

III.B.2.f. If an individual does not pass the certification exam and receive a certificate within 6 months of receiving his/her course completion certificate, the individual must retake the appropriate course from an accredited training program before reapplying for certification from the Division.

III.B.3. Abatement Worker and Project Designer

III.B.3.a. To become certified by the Division as an abatement worker or project designer, pursuant to Section III.B.1.a. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, an individual must:

III.B.3.a.(i) Successfully complete an accredited course in the appropriate discipline and receive a course completion certificate from an accredited training program.

III.B.3.a.(ii) Meet or exceed the following additional experience and/or education requirements.

III.B.3.a.(ii)(A) Abatement Workers

III.B.3.a.(ii)(A)(1) no additional experience and/or education requirements.

III.B.3.a.(ii)(A)(2) [Reserved]

III.B.3.a.(ii)(B) Project Designers

III.B.3.a.(ii)(B)(1) successful completion of an accredited training course for supervisors; and

III.B.3.a.(ii)(B)(2) Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession, and 1 year of experience in building construction and design or a related field; or

III.B.3.a.(ii)(B)(3) four years of experience in building construction and design or a related field.

III.B.3.b. The following documents will be recognized by the Division as evidence of meeting the requirements listed in this Section III.B.3. (Abatement Worker and Project Designer) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A:

III.B.3.b.(i) official academic transcripts or diploma, as evidence of meeting the education requirements;

III.B.3.b.(ii) resumes, letters of reference, or documentation of work experience, as evidence of meeting the work experience requirements; and

III.B.3.b.(iii) course completion certificates from lead-specific or other related training courses, issued by accredited training programs, as evidence of meeting the training requirements.

III.B.3.c. After successfully completing the appropriate training courses and meeting any other qualifications described in Section III.B.3.a. of this Regulation Number 19, Part A, an individual will be issued a certificate from the Division. To maintain certification, an individual must be re-certified as described in Section III.B.5. (Re-certification) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.5. (Reserved) Re-certification

III.B.5.a. To maintain certification in a particular discipline, a certified individual must apply to and be re-certified by the Division in that discipline by the Division either:

III.B.5.a.(i) every 3 years if the individual completed a training course with a course test and hands-on assessment; or

III.B.5.a.(ii) every 5 years if the individual completed a training course with a proficiency test.

III.B.5.b. An individual will be re-certified if the individual successfully completes the appropriate accredited refresher training course prior to the expiration of their current certification, submits a valid copy of the appropriate refresher course completion certificate to the Division and submits a fee to the Division according to the following structure:

III.B.5.b.(i) Inspector-- $180 for each year of certification sought;

III.B.5.b.(ii) Risk Assessor-- $180 for each year of certification sought;

III.B.5.b.(iii) Supervisor-- $180 for each year of certification sought;

III.B.5.b.(iv) Worker-- $180 for each year of certification sought; and

III.B.5.b.(v) Project Designer-- $180 for each year of certification sought.

III.B.5.c. An individual whose certification has expired is required to retake the initial class prior to re-certification.

III.B.6. Certification of Lead Abatement or Lead Evaluation Firms

III.B.6.a. All firms that perform or offer to perform any of the lead-based paint activities described in Section IV. (Inspections, Lead-Hazard Screens, and Risk Assessments) and/or Section V. (Abatement Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A must be certified by the Division.

III.B.6.a.(i). Cities, counties, municipalities or any other governmental entity employing appropriately trained and certified personnel will be exempt from obtaining certification as a LEF and paying the fee.

III.B.6.b. A firm seeking certification must submit to the Division a letter attesting that the firm will only employ appropriately certified employees to conduct lead-based paint activities, and that the firm and its employees will follow the work practice standards in Section IV. (Inspections, Lead-Hazard Screens, and Risk Assessments) and/or Section V. (Abatement Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A for conducting lead-based paint activities.

III.B.6.b.(i) Firms seeking Colorado certification as a Lead Abatement Firm or Lead Evaluation Firm must submit, along with their application, a fee to the Division according to the following structure:

III.B.6.b.(i)(A) Lead Abatement Firm: one-year certification for Lead Abatement Firms-- $600;

III.B.6.b.(i)(B) Lead Evaluation Firm: one-year certification for inspection, lead hazard screen and risk assessment firms--$500.

III.B.6.c. From the date of receiving the firm's complete application requesting certification, the Division will have 45 days to approve or disapprove the firm's request for certification. Within that time, the Division will respond with either a certificate of approval or a letter describing the reasons for a disapproval.

III.B.6.d. The firm must maintain all records pursuant to the requirements in Section IV. (Inspections, Lead-hazard Screens, and Risk Assessments) and/or Section V. (Abatement Requirements) of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.6.e. Firms must first apply to the Division for certification to engage in lead-based paint activities pursuant to this section on or after the effective date of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.6.f. Firms will be responsible for ensuring that anyone engaging in lead-based paint activities for their firm are properly trained and certified by the Division pursuant to the requirements of this Regulation Number 19, Part A.

III.B.6.g. Firms will be responsible for ensuring that anyone engaging in lead-based paint activities for their firm have a valid training certificate or Colorado certification photo identification card on the worksite at all times.

5 CCR 1001-23-A-III

44 CR 24, December 25, 2021, effective 1/14/2022