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EPA Lead Risk Assessor (40 CFR 745 Subpart L)

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1

Master Regulatory FrameworkYou are here

Learn 40 CFR 745 Subpart L requirements — target housing definitions, child-occupied facilities, certification roles, state authorization, and TSCA Title IV authority.

10
hours
2

Dust & Soil Sampling Protocols

Study ASTM E1728 dust wipe sampling procedures, current hazard thresholds (floor 10 μg/ft², sill/trough 100 μg/ft²), and ASTM E1727 soil composite sampling with 400/1,200 ppm standards.

12
hours
3

Hazard Identification & XRF

Learn to evaluate deteriorated paint, friction/impact/chewable surfaces, XRF performance characteristic sheets, inconclusive zones, and paint chip sampling requirements.

10
hours
4

Lab QC, Chain of Custody & Reporting

Understand NLLAP accreditation, field blanks, duplicates, method blanks, chain-of-custody documentation, and 40 CFR 745.227(h) risk assessment report requirements.

8
hours
5

Practice Exams & Hazard Control

Work through 100+ practice questions covering all domains, and review interim controls vs. abatement decision-making for different hazard scenarios.

10
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Estimated total study time
50 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the EPA Lead Risk Assessor Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
No minimum age specified; must have completed prerequisite Lead Inspector training
Education
No specific degree required; Lead Inspector certification required as prerequisite
Additional Requirements
  • Completion of accredited 40-hour Lead Inspector course
  • Completion of accredited 16-hour Lead Risk Assessor course
  • Application to EPA (non-authorized states) or state lead program (authorized states)
  • Background check may be required by some states
  • Refresher training typically required every 3–5 years for recertification

EPA Lead Risk Assessor Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4–6 weeks after completing Lead Inspector prerequisite

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

State-administered (EPA for non-authorized states)

In-Person Only

Retake Policy

Varies by state program; typically allowed after a waiting period with payment of a new exam fee.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$50–$200 (state-administered)
Total Estimated Cost$850–$2,200
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EPA Lead Risk Assessor Exam Details

EPA Lead Risk Assessor (40 CFR 745 Subpart L)

Administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / State-authorized lead programs

Official Source
70% (varies by state)
Passing Score
Approximately
Questions
2
Hours
Varies by state ($50–$200)
Exam Fee
Study time: 40–60 hours (includes prerequisite inspector training)
Prerequisites: Completion of accredited 40-hour Lead Inspector course; prior work experience in lead-based paint activities recommended
Valid for: 3–5 years (varies by state; refresher required)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / State-authorized lead programs content outline

Regulatory Framework25%

40 CFR 745 Subpart L, TSCA Title IV, target housing definitions, child-occupied facilities, state authorization

Hazard Identification & Visual Assessment20%

Deteriorated paint, friction/impact/chewable surfaces, XRF testing, paint presumption, conditions conducive to deterioration

Dust & Soil Sampling20%

ASTM E1728 wipe sampling, ASTM E1727 soil sampling, composite sampling, dust-lead and soil-lead hazard standards

Laboratory QC & Chain of Custody15%

NLLAP-accredited laboratories, field blanks, duplicates, method blanks, chain-of-custody documentation

Hazard Control Recommendations10%

Interim controls vs. abatement, encapsulation, enclosure, friction-surface treatments, soil cover options

Risk Assessment Report & Disclosure10%

40 CFR 745.227(h) report contents, HUD Chapter 5, TSCA 1018 disclosure, record retention

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