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Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor
License Description Lead inspectors conduct lead inspections, risk assessments, lead hazard screens and visual risk assessments. "Lead inspection" means a surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint and a determination of the existence, nature, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards in a residential dwelling or child-occupied facility. Inspectors provide a written report explaining the results of the investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards to the person requesting the lead inspection. "Risk assessment" means an investigation to determine the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards in a residential dwelling or child-occupied facility. Inspectors provide a written report explaining the results of the investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards to the person requesting the lead inspection. "Lead hazard screen" means a limited risk assessment activity that involves limited paint and dust sampling. "Visual risk assessment" means a visual assessment to determine the presence of deteriorated paint or other potential sources of lead-based paint hazards in a residential dwelling or child-occupied facility. Inspectors provide a written report explaining the results of the investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards to the person requesting the visual risk assessment.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Public Health
Division of Environmental Health
Lucas State Office Bldg, 321 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281 3479
sylvia.gieseke@idph.iowa.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam No exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021
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