Subpart 1.
General requirements.
An individual who performs a lead inspection, as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section
144.9501, subdivision
18, must be licensed by the commissioner as a lead inspector or lead risk
assessor. A lead inspector license is not transferable.
Subp. 2.
Training requirements; initial
license.
To be eligible for an initial license as a lead inspector, an
applicant must:
A. complete:
(1) an initial lead inspector training course
for which the commissioner has issued a permit under part 4761.2370;
or
(2) an initial lead inspector
training course that is approved by the EPA or by a state or tribal lead
training program authorized by the EPA and a lead inspector refresher training
course for which the commissioner has issued a permit under part 4761.2370;
and
B. take an
independent examination and have a passing score of 70 percent or
better.
Subp. 3.
Expiration; renewal; retraining.
A. A lead inspector license is valid for 12
months after completing the lead inspector independent examination or for 12
months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most
recently completed refresher training course. Regulated lead work may not be
conducted after the license expires.
B. A lead inspector license may be renewed
upon completing a lead inspector refresher training course for which a permit
has been issued under part 4761.2370.
C. A lead inspector refresher training course
must be completed within 36 months after the date on the last issued training
course diploma. A refresher training course taken more than 36 months after the
date on the last issued training course diploma does not qualify the individual
for a renewed license.
D. An
individual who fails to take a refresher training course within 36 months after
the date on the last issued training course diploma may not renew the license.
The individual must successfully complete an initial lead inspector training
course and pass an independent examination as specified in subpart 2 to qualify
for a new license.
Subp.
4.
Application.
A.
To apply for an initial license as a lead inspector, an applicant must submit
to the commissioner:
(1) a completed
application on a form provided by the commissioner;
(2) a $50 nonrefundable application fee
payable to the Minnesota Department of Health;
(3) a copy of the applicant's original
diploma for the initial lead inspector training course; and
(4) documentation that the applicant passed
an independent examination.
B. If applying from out of state, an
applicant must submit:
(1) a completed
application on a form provided by the commissioner;
(2) a $50 nonrefundable application fee
payable to the Minnesota Department of Health;
(3) a copy of the applicant's original
diploma for the initial lead inspector training course or a copy of the current
lead inspector license from the state that the applicant is licensed
in;
(4) documentation that the
applicant passed an independent examination; and
(5) a copy of the applicant's original
diploma from the Minnesota lead inspector refresher training course.
Subp. 5.
Renewal
application.
A. An individual licensed
as a lead inspector must renew the license annually by submitting to the
commissioner:
(1) a completed application on a
form provided by the commissioner;
(2) a $50 nonrefundable renewal application
fee payable to the Minnesota Department of Health; and
(3) a copy of the training course diploma
from the most recent lead inspector refresher training course as required under
subpart 3.
B. Until the
commissioner issues the renewed license, the lead inspector may continue
performing regulated lead work for up to 30 calendar days from the date of
completing the lead inspector refresher training course, provided the lead
inspector:
(1) has submitted the renewal
application to the commissioner; and
(2) has a copy of the diploma that is issued
after completing the lead inspector refresher training course. The diploma must
be on site and available for review where the regulated lead work is being
conducted.
Subp.
6.
Denial; conditions.
The commissioner shall deny an application for a lead
inspector license if the applicant fails to comply with all applicable
requirements in this part. The commissioner may also deny an application or set
conditions on a license according to Minnesota Statutes, section
144.99, subdivision
8. If a license application is denied, the applicant:
A. must be notified in writing of the denied
license application and the reasons for the denial; and
B. is not required to pay a second fee if the
applicant submits a second application according to subpart 4 or 5 within 30
days of receiving the notice that the application was denied. Fees are required
for all subsequent applications.
Subp. 7.
Duplicate license.
To replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated lead inspector
license, the licensed lead inspector must submit a completed application for a
duplicate lead inspector license.
Notes
Minn. R. agency
144, ch. 4761, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, pt.
4761.2280
29 SR
531
Statutory Authority: MS s
144.9508
