DHS 163.10(5)(g)1.g.g. For certification as a lead sampling technician, a fee of $75.
DHS 163.10(5)(g)1.gm.gm. For certification as a lead-safe renovator, a fee of $75.
DHS 163.10(5)(g)1.h.h. To request a government certification fee exemption, the applicant shall submit a letter from the employing government agency that verifies employment and need for certification.
DHS 163.10(5)(g)2.2. ‘Certification examination fee.’ For lead abatement supervisor, hazard investigator, inspector or risk assessor initial certification, a nonrefundable certification examination registration of $75.
DHS 163.10(5)(g)3.3. ‘Replacement card fee.’ If a certification card is lost, stolen or damaged, the individual who was issued the card may request the department to issue a replacement card and shall include with any request a fee of $25.
DHS 163.10(5)(g)4.4. ‘Other fees.’ The department may assess other fees as necessary to cover costs of administering this chapter, such as walk-in service.
DHS 163.10 NoteNote: Applications are available on the department website at http://dhs.wi.gov/lead. To request a form by mail, call 608-261-6878 or write to the Lead and Asbestos Section, 1 W. Wilson Street, Room 137, Madison, WI 53703-3445.
DHS 163.10 NoteNote: Submit application and fee according to form instructions. To pay by credit or debit card, or electronic check, apply online at http://dhs.wi.gov/lead.
DHS 163.10(6)(6)Action by the department.
DHS 163.10(6)(a)(a) Time limit. Within 15 working days after receipt of a fully and accurately completed certification application, as specified in sub. (5), the department shall grant or deny certification.
DHS 163.10(6)(am)(am) Provisional certification. The training diploma shall serve as a temporary certification for persons who have submitted a fully and accurately completed certification application, as specified in sub. (5), until the certification card from the department has been issued.
DHS 163.10(6)(b)(b) Grant interim certification. The department may grant interim certification to an individual who applies for lead abatement supervisor, hazard investigator, inspector, or risk assessor certification and is registered for the certification examination for the discipline. Subsection (3) (d) 2. also applies to lead inspector and risk assessor applicants. When interim certification is granted, the department shall issue an interim certification card for the discipline under sub. (2).
DHS 163.10 NoteNote: When interim certification is granted, the department will also register the applicant for a certification examination and send the applicant information regarding the scheduled certification examination.
DHS 163.10(6)(c)(c) Grant initial certification.
DHS 163.10(6)(c)1.1. ‘Upon application.’ If an individual applies for certification and meets all of the conditions for initial certification under sub. (3), the department may grant initial certification. When certification is granted, the department shall issue a certification card for the discipline under sub. (2).
DHS 163.10(6)(c)2.2. ‘Upon passing certification examination.’ When an individual with interim certification passes the certification examination for the discipline, the department shall change the individual’s certification from interim to initial and shall issue a revised certification card for the balance of the certification term.
DHS 163.10(6)(d)(d) Deny certification. If certification is denied, the department shall give the applicant a written explanation for the denial and shall notify the applicant of the right to appeal that decision under s. DHS 163.33.
DHS 163.10(7)(7)Length of interim and initial certification.
DHS 163.10(7)(a)(a) Interim certification. Interim certification shall remain valid for a maximum of 6 months after the completion date of the most recent training course for the discipline under s. DHS 163.11.
DHS 163.10(7)(b)(b) Initial certification. Initial certification shall remain valid for 2 years after the completion date of the most recent training required under s. DHS 163.11.
DHS 163.10(8)(8)Recertification of an individual.
DHS 163.10(8)(a)(a) Requirement. No individual certified under this subchapter may perform an activity for which certification is required after the expiration date on that individual’s certification card until the individual is recertified by the department. An individual shall use this subsection to apply for recertification before certification expires or within 12 months after certification expires.
DHS 163.10 NoteNote: If 12 months or more have passed since a certification expired, the applicant must apply for initial certification under subs. (3) to (7).
DHS 163.10(8)(b)(b) Conditions. To recertify, the individual shall:
DHS 163.10(8)(b)1.1. Be in compliance with all requirements of this chapter.
DHS 163.10(8)(b)2.2. Be current with the certification training requirements under s. DHS 163.11.
DHS 163.10(8)(b)3.3. Submit an application for recertification to the department under par. (c).
DHS 163.10(8)(c)(c) Application. An applicant for recertification shall submit all of the following to the department:
DHS 163.10(8)(c)1.1. ‘Application form.’ A completed application signed by the applicant on a form obtained from the department.