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Lead Project Designer

A lead project designer certification is for a person who designs complex lead abatement projects. They also write occupant protection plans and abatement reports.

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to work with lead-based paint. A lead project designer certification is for a person who designs complex lead abatement projects. They also write occupant protection plans and abatement reports.

Lead project designers must be associated with a certified lead company when doing lead work.

Duration

Two years. A four-hour refresher training is required every two years to renew.

Fees

$375 for two years. State and local government workers don’t have to pay the fee.

Prerequisites

You must be 18 or older and meet one of the following:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree or professional certification in engineering, architecture, or related building construction and design, with at least one year of experience in building design, construction, or a related field.
  • Have at least four years of experience in building construction, design, or a related field.

You also must complete the following training courses:

  • The one-day initial lead-safe renovation course
  • The one-day initial lead abatement work course
  • The two-day initial lead abatement supervision course
  • The one-day initial lead project designer course. This course is not currently offered by a Wisconsin provider. You may apply with equivalent training from an out-of-state training provider with accreditation from theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) or an EPA-authorized state lead program. An additional processing fee of $25 is required from applicants with out-of-state training.

See Wis. Admin Code ch. DHS 163, subch. II, Certification of Persons to Perform Lead-Safe Renovation, Lead Hazard Reduction, or Lead Investigation Activities

Required documentation

Apply online after completing required training or complete an initial or renewal application.

Instructions

There are two ways to apply after you complete required training:

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 24, 2024