Lead Abatement Contractor

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<p>A Lead Abatement Contractor is a person or an entity engaged in lead base substance abatement. Contractors are responsible for lead abatement site supervision when a certified lead abatement supervisor is not available, and must be available to the site during any lead abatement activities. They prepare written lead exposure hazard reduction plans for abatement projects, interim controls, and in-place management.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 130-A:12; Administrative Rules Chapter He-P 1600</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>File application</li> <li>Complete a certified training program specific to the discipline of lead abatement</li> <li>Pass examination with a score of 70 percent or higher</li> <li>Have at least two years experience in asbestos, lead, environmental remediation, or in the building trades</li> <li>Owners of more than four dwelling units desiring or required to perform lead abatement must obtain a contractor's license</li> <li>Owners of four or fewer rental units must pass a certified training program, but are exempt from licensure</li> <li>Owners with more than four but less than seven rental units may obtain their license at half the usual licensure fee; owners with seven or more units must pay the full licensure fee</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Written examination required, which must be conducted by a third party other than the accredited training entity, and must consist of a minimum of 100 multiple choice questions specific to the discipline being applied for; and at least 25 additional questions specific to the provisions of RSA 130-A and Administrative Rule He-P 1600</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Refresher training program and a third-party exam, specific to the discipline, must be completed and an examination passed with a score of 70 percent or higher once every three years</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Initial license: $300</li> <