(a) All applicants for certification as an inspector, risk assessor, or supervisor must pass a certification examination one (1) time for each of these disciplines, unless they:

1. (1) Received initial training before January 1, 1999; and
2. (2) Attended annual refresher courses each year following their initial training.

(b) In order to take the certification examination for a particular discipline all applicants must provide proof that they:

1. (1) Have successfully completed a lead-based paint activities training course in the appropriate discipline and received a course completion certificate from a:

   1. (A) Licensed lead-based paint activities training program;
   2. (B) United States Environmental Protection Agency-approved training course; or
   3. (C) Training course approved by a state or Indian Tribal program approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; and
2. (2) Meet or exceed the education and/or experience requirements in this part for the particular discipline.

(d) If an individual does not pass the certification exam and receive a certificate within six (6) months of receiving his or her course completion certificate, the individual must retake the appropriate course from a:

1. (1) Licensed lead-based paint activities training program;
2. (2) Training program approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; or
3. (3) Training program approved by a state or Indian Tribal approved program before reapplying for certification from the Department of Health.