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Rhode Island Department of Health Rhode Island Department of Health

 

Program Activities
Rhode Island Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
3 Capitol Hill
Room 302
Providence, RI 02908
HEALTH Information Line
1.800.942.7434
fax: 401.222.5734

 

Healthy Housing

Homeowners, Inspectors & Contractors
 

Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor

A licensed Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor is required when:

  • The property is in receipt of a Notice of Violation.
  • The property is a licensed child-care facility.
  • The funding agency and/or property owner specifically requires this level of lead hazard reduction.
  • The owner has been cited by the Department of Health during the most recent 7 year period for significant childhood lead poisoning involving three or more children under six years of age in which the owner has or had a financial interest.

Click here to view a list of currently licensed Lead Hazard Reduction Contractors.

Contractors and individuals who disturb interior lead based paint must be trained in lead safe work practices and licensed by the Department of Health as either a Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor or Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator.


Other licensed lead professionals:

Environmental Lead Inspector List
Environmental Lead Inspector Technician
Personnel Certified to Perform Mitigation Inspection
Lead Hazard Reduction Contractor
Lead-Safe Remodeler/Renovator

 

The HEALTH Information Line
1-800-942-7434