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Each discipline exam is offered in English and Spanish.  \nWhere and when can I take the certification exams?  \nThe exams are administered every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1200 First Street, NE 5th floor unless a holiday or room availability requires that we change the date.  \nDoes the District of Columbia have reciprocity with other states?  \nThe District of Columbia does not have an official reciprocity agreement with any State; however, we do accept current appropriate certification and certification exam scores from EPA or an EPA-approved state program subject to verification. However, before an individual is granted reciprocity by D.C., they must take and pass the D.C. specific lead law exam. The certification and the certification exam score must be for a D.C. discipline. Please note that a certification exam is not required for the ABATEMENT WORKER discipline.  \nHow many questions are on each exam?  \nThe Lead Inspector and Lead Abatement Supervisor exams are 100 questions. The Lead Risk Assessor exam is 110 questions. The D.C. law exam is 20 questions.  \nWhat is considered a passing score?  \nA passing score for the certification exams is 70% or higher.  \nHow much time is given for each exam?  \nThe District of Columbia allows two (2) hours for the Lead Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor and Lead Abatement Supervisor exams and one (1) hour for the [D.C. law](D.C. law) exam. The examination times can increase if the administrator deems it necessary.  \nIs there a cost for the certification exams?  \nNo  \nWhat materials should I use to study for the certification exams?  \nStudy materials for the exams include all items distributed during the training course and any additional items available to the individual. To prepare for the D.C. law exam, individuals should review D.C. and Federal laws. Additionally, instructions on how to find the D.C. law is available [at](at www.ddoe.dc.gov)[ ](at www.ddoe.dc.gov)[www.ddoe.dc.gov](at www.ddoe.dc.gov) , click on Lead and Healthy Housing listed under DDOE services, then click on About the District’s Lead Law listed under Where can I get more information?  \nHow can I register to take the certification exams?  \nIndividuals can register for the exams by calling 202-535-1934. Individuals will be asked to provide their name, the month in which they would like to take the exams, which exam they need to take and a contact number. Also, please inform us if a Spanish language exam or special assistance is needed.  \nDoes the District of Columbia offer six (6) month interim certification?  \nNo. Effective July 25, 2011.  \nWhat will happen if I fail the certification exams?  \nIf individuals do not score a 70% or better on the certification exams, they are allowed to re-take the exam three times within six (6) months of the certification training course. 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