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Lead Company

A certification of a person or group that performs, oversees or advertises lead hazard reduction or lead investigation activities (or plans to).

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

In Wisconsin, a person or group must be certified to work with lead-based paint. This includes lead renovation and abatement work. It also includes lead-based paint inspection, risk assessment and post renovation and post abatement clearance.

A certified lead company must hire or contract certified people to do lead work.

Duration

Two or four years.

Fees

$125 for two years. $250 for four years. State and local government agencies and workers don’t have to pay the fee.

Instructions

There are two ways to apply:

Learn more about applying for certification.

Wisconsin statute

Wisconsin Stat. ch. 254, subch. II, Toxic Substances

Wisconsin administrative code

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 163, Certification for the Identification, Removal and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Other agencies involved

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Program information

The Lead Certification Program makes sure lead professionals are trained, certified and work safely.

Last revised January 22, 2024