Lead-based paint project designer certificate required

Miss. Code Ann. § 49-17-513, under Pollution of Waters, Streams, and Air.

Miss. Code Ann. § 49-17-513

(1) After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for any person who does not possess a valid lead-based paint project designer certificate to prepare abatement project designs, occupant protection plans and abatement reports.

(2) To qualify for a lead-based paint project designer certificate, an applicant shall:(a) (i) Be a registered professional engineer or a licensed architect; or(ii) Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a profession related to engineering or architecture and one (1) year of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or(iii) Have an associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or(iv) Have a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission;(b) Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint project designers and lead-based paint supervisor; and(c) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

(a) (i) Be a registered professional engineer or a licensed architect; or(ii) Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a profession related to engineering or architecture and one (1) year of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or(iii) Have an associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or(iv) Have a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission;

(i) Be a registered professional engineer or a licensed architect; or

(ii) Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a profession related to engineering or architecture and one (1) year of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or

(iii) Have an associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission; or

(iv) Have a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in building design or a related field, as determined by the commission;

(b) Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint project designers and lead-based paint supervisor; and

(c) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.