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Department of Health (DH)

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) oversees programs for drinking water, chemical exposure control, sanitary and hygienic conditions, and public health and safety protection. They are responsible for protecting and improving the citizens' health and well-being.

Lead-Based Paint Program

The Arkansas Lead-Based Paint-Hazard Regulation, specifies certification, licensing, and training criteria for individuals and businesses doing lead-based paint abatement operations and training in the State of Arkansas. It was adopted by the Arkansas Department of Health and is currently administered by it. The lead-based paint program of ADH is still subject to federal regulatory control by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

  • Lead Inspector
  • Lead Project Designer
  • Lead Risk Assessor
  • Lead Supervisor
  • Lead Worker
  • Lead-Based Paint
  • Lead-Based Paint Consultant
  • Lead-Based Paint Trainer

How to Get an Individual Lead License in the State of Arkansas?

  1. Comply with the training and experience requirements given by Section III of the Arkansas State Board of Health's Rules about Lead-Based Paint Activities
  2. Gather the following documents:
  3. Mail the application form, required documents, and certification fee to the following address:
    Arkansas Department of Health
    Lead-Based Paint Program
    4815 West Markham St., Slot - 32
    Little Rock, AR
    72205-3867
  4. Register and take the corresponding examination (ONLY for Lead Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor, and Lead Supervisor)
  5. Expect an answer from the Arkansas Department of Health regarding the License Approval

How to Obtain a Contractor or Consultant License in the State of Arkansas?

  1. Gather the following documents:
    • Current insurance certificate covering lead-based paint activities
    • A letter stating the following:
      • The contractor or consultant will only work with employees who are appropriately certified
      • The contractor or consultant and its employees will adhere to the Arkansas State Board of Health's rules regarding lead-based paint activities in terms of work practices
      • The contractor or consultant will keep a supervisor on-site at all times when working on lead-based paint activities
  2. Fill out the application form according to the chosen license:
  3. Mail the application form, documents, and certification fees to:
    Arkansas Department of Health
    Lead-Based Paint Program
    4815 West Markham St., Slot - 32
    Little Rock, AR
    72205-3867
  4. Await for the Arkansas Department of Health’s response regarding the license issuance

How to Acquire an Arkansas Lead-Based Paint Trainer License?

  1. Complete and submit a Lead-Based Paint Trainer application form
  2. Attach the following information:
    • Completed disclosure statement form provided by the ADH
    • Description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training
    • Copy of the course test blueprint for each course
    • Description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the assessment of hands-on skills for each course
    • Copy of the quality control plan
    • Statement signed by the manager to certify that the program:
      • Meets the requirements established in the Arkansas State Board of Health's rules Section III(b)(3)
      • Use model training materials recommended by the EPA or approved by a state or Indian Tribal program approved by EPA
        • If a training program does not use EPA-recommended model training materials or training materials approved by an authorized state or Indian Tribe, its application shall include the following:
          • Copy of the student and instructor manuals or other materials to be used for each course
          • Copy of the course agenda for each course
  3. Mail the application form, documents, and certification fee to the following address:
    Arkansas Department of Health
    Lead-Based Paint Program
    4815 West Markham St., Slot - 32
    Little Rock, AR
    72205-3867
  4. Expect an answer from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) regarding the License Approval

Helpful Links for the Lead-Based Paint Program Applicants

Contact Information for the Lead-Based Paint Program

Arkansas Lead-Based Paint Program
4815 West Markham St., Slot 32
Little Rock, AR
72205-3867
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(501) 671-1472
Fax: 501-682-5429

Plumbing & Natural Gas Section

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is in charge of conducting training programs for plumbers and gas professionals and producing codes, rules, and regulations for licensure. They provide testing and certification for a variety of plumbing-related licenses, such as Master/Journeyman, Plumbing Inspectors, and Gas Fitters (as listed down below). They also oversee the inspection program for newly constructed public and private facilities throughout the state to ensure compliance with Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes.

  • Apprentice Plumber
  • Backflow Assembly Repair Technician
  • Backflow Assembly Testing Technician
  • Gas Fitter
  • Gas Fitter Supervisor
  • Gas Fitter Trainee
  • Gas Utility Service Person
  • Governmental Maintenance Restricted Plumbing
  • Hospital Maintenance Restricted Plumbing
  • Hospital Maintenance Supervisor Restricted Plumbing
  • Hospital Maintenance Trainee Restricted Plumbing
  • Journeyman Plumber
  • Lifetime Master Plumber
  • Master Plumber
  • Plumbing Inspector
  • Water and Sewer Service Line Installers

How to Get a Plumbing & Natural Gas License in the State of Arkansas?

  1. Take a course given by an accredited provider (If applicable)
  2. Complete, notarize and submit an application form for the chosen license:
  3. Mail the application form, required documents, and applicable fees to:
    Arkansas Department of Health
    Plumbing and Natural Gas Section
    4815 W. Markham St., Slot 24
    Little Rock, AR 72205
  4. Expect a Notification of Examination from the Plumbing Examiners Committee (Doesn’t apply for the Apprentice Plumber License)
  5. Take and pass the corresponding exam
  6. Await for the Committee's decision regarding the application

The ADH Plumbing and Natural Gas Section offers the possibility to postpone a Master or Journeyman Plumber License for a fixed time through a Deferment Application. An application fee must be submitted, and the pause period must be less than five years to avoid further processes. Additionally, a Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice Plumber or Restricted Plumber whose License has expired for non-payment of renewal fees may make a Reinstatement Application.

Helpful Links for the Plumbing and Natural Gas Section Applicants

Contact Information for the Plumbing and Natural Gas Section

Arkansas Plumbing and Natural Gas Section
4815 W. Markham St., Slot 24
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 661-2642
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Fax: 501-661-2671

Water Operator Licensing Program

The certification of water operators guarantees that all public water systems in Arkansas provide the residents with enough clean and potable water. A water operator must complete a series of tests and have a minimum level of experience to be hired. The size of the community being serviced by the water system and the type of treatment being offered determine the level of experience and the difficulty of the tests:

  • Water Distribution Operator Grade I
  • Water Distribution Operator Grade II
  • Water Distribution Operator Grade III
  • Water Distribution Operator Grade IV
  • Water Distribution Operator Very Small System
  • Water Treatment Operator Grade I
  • Water Treatment Operator Grade II
  • Water Treatment Operator Grade III
  • Water Treatment Operator Grade IV

How to Become a Water Operator License Holder in the State of Arkansas?

  1. Meet the education requirements:
    • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
      • Contact the Certification Officer, in case of not having a High School Diploma or GED, for details on possible waiver of the requirement by the Licensing Committee
  2. Complete the following periods of approved work according to the license:
    • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade I: Six Months
    • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade II: One year
    • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade III: Two years
    • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade IV: Three years
    • Water Distribution Operator Very Small System: No experience requirement
  3. Attend the Specific Mandatory Training Courses before sitting for any license exam. Total course time ranges from 40 to 96 hours, depending on the license grade
  4. Complete and submit an application form according to the type of license:
  5. Mail the application form, corresponding fees, and required documents to:
    Arkansas Department of Health
    Water Operator Licensing Program
    4815 West Markham St., Slot 37
    Little Rock, AR 72205
  6. Register, take, and pass the corresponding exam
  7. Await for an answer from the Water Operator Licensing Program regarding the license approval

Helpful Links for the Water Operator Licensing Program Applicants

Contact Information for the Water Operator Licensing Program

Arkansas Water Operator Licensing Program
4815 West Markham St., Slot 37
Little Rock, AR 72205
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(501) 661-2623
Fax: 501-661-2032

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