Virginia Lead Supervisor Contractor License

The Lead Supervisor Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Supervise lead abatement

How to Get the Lead Supervisor Contractor License in Virginia?

  1. Fill and submit the application to the Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors, with the corresponding fee to:
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
    (804) 367-8595
  2. Apply for eligibility with the Department
  3. Apply for the PSI© Lead Supervisor and Virginia Law examinations
    • If applying by phone, email, or fax:
      1. Complete the examination application form
      2. Send it to:
        (800) 733-9267
        Fax: (702) 932-2666
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    • To apply online:
      1. Sign in or create an account in PSI©
      2. Register the personal information
      3. Schedule the examination
      4. Pay the corresponding fee
  4. After passing both exams, expect the license to be sent via mail to the registered address

Virginia Lead Supervisor Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

Virginia Lead Supervisor Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and Virginia Law exams, including the official reference lists.

Virginia Lead Supervisor Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Lead Toxicology
      (HUD Guidelines - 100%) (5)
    • Worker and Environmental Protection
      (HUD Guidelines - 83%, EPA Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 745 - 17%) (12)
    • Pre-Abatement Procedures
      (EPA Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 745 - 100%) (3)
    • Abatement Procedures
      (HUD Guidelines – 90%, EPA Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 745 - 10%) (10)
    • Testing and Monitoring for Lead Hazards
      (HUD Guidelines – 96%, EPA Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 745 - 4%) (6)
    • Post-Abatement Procedures
      (HUD Guidelines - 100%) (6)
    • Waste Disposal
      (HUD Guidelines - 100%) (8)
    • EPA Study Topics
      • Certification of Project Scope of Work
        • Reviewing the scope of the work
        • Contract specifications
        • HUD guidelines applicable to lead-hazard control work
        • Evaluation of lead inspection and risk assessment reports
        • Recommended and restricted lead-hazard control methods
        • Liability issues involved with abatement work types of insurance applicable to abatement
        • Roles of all participants in the abatement project
        • Record-keeping requirements for abatement projects
        • Community relations plans
        • Project budgeting
      • Initial Walkthrough
        • Locations where lead may exist in residential environments
        • Basic building construction and architecture
        • Reading blueprints
        • Work area isolation and site security
        • Site storage of equipment and waste materials
        • Location of containment barriers and shower
        • Collection of pre-abatement (baseline) soil and dust samples
      • Assemble Materials and Documents
        • OSHA Lead in Construction Standard
        • Definition of OSHA “competent person”
        • Worker licenses and certification
        • Acceptable worker baseline blood-lead levels
        • OSHA General Industry and Hazard Communication
        • Respiratory Protection standards
        • OSHA Construction Standards
        • Site-specific health and safety programs
        • Requirements for worker training
        • Selection, fit, and care of respirators
        • Worker health and safety needs (other than respirators)
        • Equipment and supplies used in lead hazard control work
        • Materials that may be used for enclosure and encapsulation
      • Abatement Site Preparation
        • Crew orientation
        • How workers prevent taking lead dust home
        • Shutting down and sealing HVAC systems
        • Set-up of the shower, containment, and critical barriers
        • Required work area signs and waste labels
        • Methods for control and abatement of dust, paint, and soil
      • Lead Hazard Control Work
        • Potential health hazards from substances other than lead
        • Health effects of lead on workers
        • Proper use of personal protective clothing and equipment
        • Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
        • Routine safety and health meetings
        • Containment security and ventilation
        • Air-sampling pump calibration
        • Air sampling collection procedures
        • Reviewing air-sampling results and calculating TWAs
        • Frequency and limits of medical monitoring of workers
        • Daily cleanup activities in abatement areas
        • RCRA waste disposal regulations for abatement projects
      • Final Cleanup and Clearance
        • Definition of “clean” for final clearance
        • Proper order and procedures for final cleanup
        • Surface-sealing application techniques
        • Third-party visual inspection and wipe sampling for clearance
        • Elements of the abatement report
      • General Supervisory and Leadership Skills
        • Worker motivation
        • Project management
  • PSI© Lead Supervisor Official Content Outline

Virginia Lead Inspector Contractor Virginia Law Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 20
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 60 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 14 Questions
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Knowledge of Chapter 5 of Title 54.1 (2)
    • Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations (18)
  • PSI© Virginia Law Official Content Outline

Virginia Lead Supervisor Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Lead Supervisor and Virginia Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS, and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • VIRGINIA LEAD SUPERVISOR - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $419.74
  • VIRGINIA LEAD SUPERVISOR - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $569.21

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