Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Lead Visual Inspector - MD

The purpose of this Lead Visual Inspector course is to train and certify individuals to perform dust wipe sampling and visual inspections in residential rental properties to determine compliance with the Maryland Lead Risk Reduction requirements. The course includes practical experience in examining and documenting sources of, and controlling, lead dust and lead debris. A course completion certificate and Maryland photo identification card are provided for each student upon successful completion of the course.

Prerequisites:  There are no prerequisites for this course. 

Application Process:  After you take your initial training, there is an initial application fee of $125 (and every two years thereafter) made payable to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). 

Renewing Your License:  Refresher training is also required every two (2) years.

What Does This License Enable Me To Do?  

Visual Inspector (VI) - May perform Full or Modified Risk Reduction Inspections. This is done by a Dust Inspection or a Visual Inspection after the unit has been prepared for inspection by an accredited lead paint abatement contractor. Visual Inspectors may also perform testing for clearance. 

Maryland's Lead Risk Reduction in Housing Act

Compliance with the Maryland Full Risk Reduction or Modified Risk Reduction requirements is mandatory for rental dwelling units built prior to 1978. This requires property owners and landlords to:

• Register the rental dwelling unit and pay $30 (per unit). Registration renewal is on or before December 31st of each year.
• Get lead paint inspection prior to every change in tenancy (which can be performed by a Visual Inspector)
• Distribute specific lead risk education materials