Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.16.01.08 - Project Designer Accreditation Requirements

A. General Requirements. A project designer shall have:

(1) Successfully completed the lead paint removal and demolition supervisor course during the previous 24 months;

(2) Received, as proof of training, an identification card, issued by the training provider, indicating an expiration date which is 24 months following the course completion date;

(3) Completed the specified review course and passed the examination designated for that course before the expiration date on the identification card; and

(4) Responsibility for oversight of a large scale lead paint abatement project and shall ensure completion of the abatement project in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter, COMAR 26.02.07, and COMAR 26.16.01.

B. Education and Experience. A project designer shall have:

(1) A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession, and 1 year experience in building construction and design or a related construction trade, including but not limited to lead paint abatement, carpentry, painting, or demolition; or

(2) 4 years of experience in building construction and design or a related construction trade, including but not limited to lead paint abatement, carpentry, painting, or demolition.

C. The review course for the project designer shall:

(1) Provide at least 7 hours of instructional time; and

(2) Cover the topics included in the initial course, with special emphasis on new and emerging techniques, procedures, and issues.

D. Initial Course Requirements.

(1) The initial course for the project designer shall provide at least 7 hours of instructional time in addition to the 28 hours of instructional time previously completed during the lead paint removal and demolition supervisor course.

(2) The course shall cover the following topics:

(a) The topics required for the lead paint abatement removal and demolition supervisor course as specified in Regulation .10 of this chapter;

(b) Analytical methods for lead paint hazard assessment;

(c) Selection and development of an effective lead paint abatement strategy;

(d) Cost estimation for lead paint abatement;

(e) Lead paint abatement materials and equipment;

(f) Lead paint abatement regulations and guidelines;

(g) Writing lead paint abatement project specifications;

(h) Waste disposal issues; and

(i) Insurance and liability issues.

Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.08

Regulations .08 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 24, 1995
Regulations .08 adopted effective May 20, 1996 (23:10 Md. R. 734)
Regulation .08 amended effective November 22, 2004 (31:23 Md. R. 1655)
Regulation .08A, D amended effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 974); amended effective 45:12 Md. R. 618, eff. 6/18/2018