New Hampshire § 130-A-12 - Section 130-A:12 Licensure; Certification.
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§ 130-A-12. Section 130-A:12 Licensure; Certification.
I. (a) A license to perform as a lead abatement contractor, lead inspector, or lead risk assessor, shall be issued in writing by the department in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 130-A:10, I. The license shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, shall contain the expiration date, and shall contain the official signature of the commissioner or designee. The license or a certified copy of the license shall be available for inspection at any worksite during the period of work of the lead abatement contractor, lead inspector, or lead risk assessor. (b) Any owner who owns 4 or fewer dwelling units shall not be required to obtain a lead abatement contractor license to perform lead abatement on such owner's dwellings or dwelling units, provided that such owner shall comply with all rules adopted under RSA 130-A:10, I. II. Lead abatement workers and lead clearance testing technicians shall first obtain a certification from the department. The certification shall be issued in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 130-A:10, II. The certificate shall be in writing, shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance, and shall contain the official signature of the commissioner or designee. The certificate or a certified copy of the certificate shall be available for inspection at any worksite where the individual is performing lead base substance abatement or conducting clearance testing. III. Training programs offered in New Hampshire for lead abatement contractors, lead inspectors, lead risk assessors, and individuals seeking certification as lead abatement workers or lead clearance testing technicians shall first be certified by the department in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 130-A:10, XI. Such certification shall be in writing, shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance, and shall contain the official signature of the commissioner or designee. The certification or a certified copy of the certificate shall be available for inspection during any period of training. IV. [Repealed.]
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