Lead Inspector Risk Assessor (I/A) Certificate
According to the California Department of Public Health, the Lead Inspector/Assessor certificate is intended for those who are preparing to inspect buildings for lead and assess the type of lead hazards in those buildings. This includes:
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Obtaining paint-chip, dust or soil samples or using an XRF machine to test painted surfaces.
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Carrying out visual inspections to examine the condition of painted surfaces and the location of lead hazards in the building.
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Deciphering laboratory and XRF test results.
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Coordinating reports on the amount of lead hazards in a building and the risks of lead poisoning to the building occupants.
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Proposing cost effective ways to safely handle the lead hazards.
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Assuring no lead hazards remain after lead abatement work or other construction work where lead is present.
Under California's Title 17 regulations, a certified Inspector/Assessor:
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may perform lead hazard evaluations, including
- lead paint inspections
- lead risk assessments
- clearance inspections
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may not prepare lead abatement plans.
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may not perform lead abatement activities.