Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.16

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.16.01.16 - Lead Paint Risk Assessor Accreditation Requirements

A. General Requirements.

(1) A lead paint risk assessor shall have:

(a) Successfully completed the lead paint inspector technician course and passed the examination designated for that course; and

(b) Received, as proof of training and accreditation, an identification card and a certificate indicating an expiration date which is 24 months following the accreditation date.

(2) Unless the lead paint risk assessor has completed the specified review course, passed the examination designated for that course, and applied for renewal of accreditation before the expiration date, the lead paint risk assessor's accreditation expires as of that date.

(3) A lead paint risk assessor who is employed by or otherwise performs inspections for a lead paint inspection contractor shall conduct inspections, provide interpretation of information regarding the presence and condition of lead-containing substances, and prepare reports characterizing hazards associated with identified lead-containing substances specified in COMAR 26.16.05.

B. Training Requirements.

(1) The lead paint risk assessor initial course shall provide at least 14 hours of instruction.

(2) The initial lead paint risk assessor course shall cover the following topics:

(a) Epidemiology of lead exposures;

(b) Lead toxicity;

(c) Potential relationships between observed conditions and lead exposures;

(d) Lead paint disclosure requirements for real estate transactions;

(e) In-place management of lead paint;

(f) Remodeling and modernization; and

(g) Sampling for other sources of lead exposure found in soil and drinking water.

(3) The lead paint risk assessor review course shall provide at least 7 hours of instruction and shall cover topics included in the initial course, with specific emphasis on new requirements and procedures.

C. Experience.

(1) A lead paint risk assessor shall have:

(a) Been an accredited lead paint inspector technician for at least 1 year; and

(b) Satisfied one of the following:

(i) Conducted at least 20 lead-based paint inspections at separate residential units, public buildings, or commercial properties; or

(ii) Conducted at least five lead-based paint inspections under COMAR 26.16.05.09 a and .10 and 15 lead dust inspections from at least 15 separate residential units, public buildings, or commercial properties.

(2) All documentation supporting satisfaction of this section shall include the date, time, and site address of all required lead paint inspections and lead dust inspections. The Department may request additional documents and information to verify that the requirements of this chapter have been satisfied.

(3) Experience attained before the effective date of this chapter may be credited to the experience requirements of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.16

Regulations .16 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 24, 1995, except Regulations .03, .11, .12, and .13C effective February 24, 1996 (22:24 Md. R. 1874)
Regulations .16 adopted effective May 20, 1996 (23:10 Md. R. 734)
Regulation .16 amended effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 974)