(1) Applications for an individual shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the department and shall be accompanied, as appropriate, by either:

(a) Documentation that the applicant has met the required training, experience, and education requirements as described in WAC 365-230-132, 365-230-134, and 365-230-380. Acceptable documentation includes the following:

(i) As proof of meeting the training requirements, a valid lead-based paint training course completion certificate issued by a department-accredited training provider.

(ii) As proof of meeting the work experience requirements, documentation must include name and address of employer, name and telephone number of supervisor; employment dates, description of specific duties performed. The supervisor or employer must sign the documentation verifying that the information is true and correct. A self-employed individual must provide the name, address and Uniform Business Identifier of business, dates of self-employment, and a description of specific duties. Documentation of work experience must be provided on the appropriate departmental form.

(iii) As proof of meeting the educational requirements, documentation such as an official transcript or diploma; or

(b) Documentation that the applicant holds a valid certification in the appropriate discipline issued by EPA or by an EPA-authorized state or tribe.

(i) Applicants seeking certification based on an EPA or EPA-authorized state or tribal certification must document to the department that they have read and will comply with the certification and work practice standards of these rules.

(ii) Certification based on an EPA or EPA-authorized state or tribal certification shall be issued with an expiration date not to exceed the date of expiration listed on the EPA or EPA-authorized state or tribal certification.

(2) All applications for certification shall be accompanied by:

(a) Two current passport-size photos.

(b) Applicant's name, signature and date.

(c) A check or money order made out to the department of commerce in the amount as described in the certification fees section of these rules.

(3) Application materials can be obtained by mail from Department of Commerce, Lead-Based Paint Program, P.O. Box 42525, Olympia, WA 98504-2525, by phone, 360-586-5323, or electronically at http://commerce.wa.gov/lead.