Department of Environment & Conservation
Robert Martineau, Commissioner

Commissioner's Certification Examination

Effective September 26, 2000, individuals engaged in lead-based paint (LBP) activities in "target housing" and "child-occupied facilities" in the State of Tennessee, must be certified by the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The Lead-based Paint Abatement Program is located in the Division of Solid Waste Management. Individuals seeking certification, except for those currently certified by EPA, must pass the Commissioner's (third-party) examination for LBP inspector, risk assessor or supervisor, which is separate from examinations associated directly with a training course. Certification examinations must be taken and passed within six (6) months following the completion of a lead-based paint training course accredited by the EPA, or the State of Tennessee, or an EPA authorized state.

The Commissioner's examination will be administered on the following dates, times and locations for individuals seeking LBP professional certification as an inspector, risk assessor or supervisor.

Third Party Lead Examination Schedule All examinations begin at 10:00 a.m. in Nashville and Knoxville. In Memphis, exams begin at 10:30 a.m.
2013	Nashville	Memphis	Knoxville
January	17	-	-
February	13	21	-
March	14	-	7
April	18	11	-
May	16	-	9
June	13	20	-
July	19	-	-
August	15	22	8
September	12	-	19
October	17	10	-
November	14	-	-
December	12	-	-

 

(-) Examination Not Scheduled

*All Nashville exams will be given at 401 Church St., 5^th Floor of the L&C Tower.

Other times and locations may be scheduled based upon need.

To take this examination, the appropriate application and fees must be submitted.

Certification Examination Training and Study Guide

For additional information or to request an examination application, please contact the Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program at 1 (888) 771-5323.