216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-12.4

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 216-RICR-50-15-12.4 - Notification

12.4.1Pre-Renovation Education (PRE)

A. Pamphlet Not less than seven (7) days and no more than sixty (60) days before beginning an RRP, LHC, or LHR project, the Lead Renovation Firm or Lead Contractor, as applicable, shall provide a Department-approved pamphlet, available on the Department's website, to the owner, occupants, and/or parents, as applicable.

B. Notification Form

1. The Pre-Renovation Notification (Form PBLC-29), Pre-Abatement Notification (Form PBLC-12), or the equivalent, must include the following information:

a. The name, license number, and contact information for the Lead Renovation Firm or Lead Contractor, as applicable;

b. The nature and location of the work; and

c. The start date and end date of the work.

C. Owner

1. The Lead Renovation Firm or Lead Contractor, as applicable, shall inform the owner of the cleaning verification procedure and/or clearance inspection requirements and obtain:

a. PRE-Form PBLC-29 or PBLC-12, or the equivalent, signed by the owner; or

b. Proof of mailing the pamphlet and the US Postal Service delivery confirmation.

D. Occupants

1. If the owner does not occupy the dwelling unit, the Lead Renovation Firm or Lead Contractor, as applicable, shall:

a. Obtain PRE-Form PBLC-29 or PBLC-12, or the equivalent, signed by the tenant;

b. Indicate on PRE-Form PBLC-29 or PBLC-12, or the equivalent, the date and time the pamphlet was delivered, and the tenant was unavailable to sign the form or declined to sign the form; or

c. Obtain proof of mailing the pamphlet and a US Postal Service delivery confirmation.

E. Common Areas

1. The Lead Renovation Firm or Lead Contractor, as applicable, shall provide notification to the occupants of any affected dwelling units by:

a. Posting signs, where they are most likely to be seen by the affected tenants, containing the information required in § 12.4(B) of this Part and how to get a free copy of the pamphlet; or

b. Providing the pamphlet to all affected tenants and completing a PRE-Form PBLC-29 or PBLC-12, or the equivalent, to document how each pamphlet was delivered.

F. Child care Facilities

1. For RRP or LHC projects, the Lead Renovation Firm shall provide notification to the parents of all children using the facility by:

a. Posting signs, where they are most likely to be seen by the affected families, containing the information required in § 12.4(B) of this Part and how to get a free copy of the pamphlet; or

b. Providing the pamphlet to all affected families and completing a PRE-Form PBLC-29, or the equivalent, to document how each pamphlet was delivered.

12.4.2Start Work Notification (SWN)

A. For any RRP project that includes window replacement, interior mechanical paint removal, interior or partial demolition, or for which a variance from this Part was granted by the Department, a complete and accurate Start Work Notification (Form PBLC-9) must be received by the Department at least seven (7) days before the work begins.

B. For all LHC projects, a complete and accurate Start Work Notification (Form PBLC-9) must be received by the Department at least seven (7) days before the work begins.

C. For all LHR projects, a complete and accurate Start Work Notification (Form PBLC-9) must be received by the Department at least seven (7) days before the work begins. In addition, the Lead Supervisor shall notify the Department by telephone when on-site preparation for the project or phase begins.

D. For any project for which a variance from this Part was granted by the Department, a copy of the variance request and approval letter must be submitted with the SWN Form PBLC- 9.

D. If the project will be done in phases, a separate SWN Form PBLC-9 must be submitted for each phase of the project indicating the start and end dates of the phase.

E. The work must not begin prior to the start date indicated on the SWN Form PBLC-9.

F. If the work does not begin within seven (7) days of the start date and/or end within seven (7) days of the end date indicated on SWN Form PBLC-9, a revised SWN Form PBLC-9 must be submitted to the Department.

G. If the project or phase is canceled, or postponed with no known start date, a canceled SWN Form PBLC-9 must be submitted to the Department.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-12.4

Adopted effective 1/2/2022