Lead licensing in Kentucky
Kentucky law requires anyone who performs or offers lead-hazard detection or lead abatement services in housing built before 1978 or in child-occupied facilities to be certified, through the state health department's Environmental Lead Program. Renovation, repair and painting that disturbs old paint falls under EPA's federal Lead-Safe program. The program posts a list of certified companies, and EPA has a locator for renovation firms. Check the agencies' sites for current requirements.
Official lookup (opens in a new tab)Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health, Environmental Lead Program; EPA for RRP (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- Kentucky CHFS: Environmental Lead Program (opens in a new tab)
- Kentucky CHFS: Environmental Lead Program certified companies list (opens in a new tab)
- KRS 211.9063 Certification of those performing lead-hazard detection or abatement services (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Evaluation Program overview (EPA-administered vs. EPA-authorized states) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: RRP Firm Certification (states authorized to run their own RRP program) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Frequent Questions About Applying for Certification or Accreditation (state-authorized RRP and abatement lists) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Safe Certified Firm logo guidelines (example firm certification number NAT-12345-1) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Safe Certified Firm locator (opens in a new tab)