216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-11.6

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 216-RICR-50-15-11.6 - License Requirements for Lead Contractors, Lead Supervisors, and Lead Workers

11.6.1General Requirements

A. Organizations, including sole proprietorships and subcontractors, and self employed individuals shall be licensed by the Department as a Lead Contractor in order to offer or perform lead hazard reduction (LHR) work in Rhode Island.

B. A Lead Supervisor or Lead Worker shall only perform LHR work under the authority of a Lead Contractor licensed by the Department.

C. All individuals working on an LHR project shall be appropriately licensed by the Department.

D. A Lead Contractor shall assign a Lead Supervisor to supervise each LHR project and designate that individual on the Start Work Notification (Form PBLC-9), pursuant to § 12.4.1 of this Subchapter.

E. A Lead Worker shall only perform LHR work under the direct on-site supervision of a Lead Supervisor licensed by the Department.

F. Any individual possessing a Lead Supervisor license issued by the Department is considered to also possess a Lead Worker license, for the purposes of this Part, and may assume the duties and responsibilities of a Lead Worker.

G. All individuals working on an LHR project shall have documentation of compliance with the medical monitoring requirements specified in § 12.5.1 of this Subchapter.

11.6.2License by Reciprocity for Lead Supervisors

A. An individual who has a valid, equivalent Lead Supervisor license from the EPA or another EPA-authorized State may apply for an initial Lead Supervisor license. Applicants for a license by reciprocity shall submit an initial application with documentation of the following:

1. A lead supervisor license issued by the EPA or another EPA-authorized State, which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether that license is equivalent to a Lead Supervisor license issued by the Department;

2. Proof of completion of an initial Lead Supervisor training course, accredited by the EPA or the EPA-authorized State who issued the Lead Supervisor license, which meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.3 of this Part;

3. An eight (8) hour review Lead Supervisor training course certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part successfully completed by the applicant;

4. Proof of passing the Department's Lead Supervisor examination.

5. Compliance with the medical monitoring requirements specified in § 12.5.1 of this Subchapter; and

6. All other information required on the application form and accompanying instructions

11.6.3License by Reciprocity for Lead Workers

A. An individual who has a valid, equivalent Lead Worker license from the EPA or another EPA-authorized State may apply for an initial Lead Worker license. Applicants for a license by reciprocity shall submit an initial application with documentation of the following:

1. A Lead Worker license issued by the EPA or another EPA-authorized State, which the Department shall determine, in its discretion, whether that license is equivalent to a Lead Worker license issued by the Department;

2. Proof of completion of an initial Lead Worker training course, accredited by the EPA or the EPA-authorized State who issued the Lead Worker license, which meets or exceeds the requirements of § 11.3 of this Part;

3. An eight (8) hour review Lead Worker training course certified pursuant to § 11.3 of this Part successfully completed by the applicant;

4. Compliance with the medical monitoring requirements specified in § 12.5.1 of this Subchapter; and

5. All other information required on the application form and accompanying instructions.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-11.6

Adopted effective 1/2/2022