Lead Abatement Information: Contractors

If you are a contractor who performs lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, or abatement of lead-based paint, then you and your firm are required to be both a 

Georgia-Certified Lead Services Firm AND

Georgia-Certified Worker, Supervisor, Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Project Designer.

Click for more information on how to become a Georgia Certified Lead Services Firm or Worker.  

LEAD SERVICES FIRM

To become a Georgia-Certified Lead Services Firm refer to the GEOS Lead Firm Application Guide . 

LEAD SERVICES WORKER, SUPERVISOR, INSPECTIOR, RISK ASSESSOR, OR PROJECT DESIGNER 

To become a Georgia-Certified Worker, Supervisor, Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Project Designer, you will need to take training from a Georgia Accredited Lead Abatement Training Provider and pass a third-party exam. Lastly, submit an application to Georgia EPD to receive your certification. 

• Georgia Certified Lead-Based Paint Training Providers [Revised January 2024]
• Instructions for Third-Party Exam
• GEOS Lead Discipline Application Guide

NOTIFICATIONS 

Once you are certified, it is required that you submit a Notice to Proceed for each project.

• Notice to Proceed and Abatement Completion Notification Guide

If you want to provide training for RRP or lead-based paint activities in Georgia, your firm is required to be a Georgia-Accredited Training Provider. Applications for Renovation or Lead-Based Paint Discipline Training Providers, as well as Pre- and Post-Training Notifications are available through GEOS.