216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-2.14

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 216-RICR-50-15-2.14 - Requirements for Radon Training Courses

2.14.1Certification Requirements

A. In addition to the general requirements for all applicants, as listed in § 2.7 of this Part, the applicant for certification of a radon training course must:

1. Submit the application for a radon training course to the Department for review at least forty-five (45) days before the course is scheduled to begin.

2. Submit copies of the course curriculum, training materials, and qualifications of the proposed instructors to the Department.

3. Obtain certification for each of the following courses that the applicant plans to offer:

a. Initial Radon Supervisor - 32 hours

b. Initial Radon Inspector - 16 hours

c. Initial Radon Worker - 4 hours

d. Radon Supervisor Biennial Review - 8 hours

e. Radon Inspector Biennial Review - 8 hours

B. Radon contractor courses must be approved by the EPA and the Department. All other courses must be approved by the Department and meet the requirements of this Part.

C. The Department shall utilize EPA guidelines to evaluate the training course.

D. Certification will be valid for one (1) year following the date of issuance. Approval for course material shall be granted for a period of two (2) years unless the requirements for course approval are not met.

2.14.2Performance Requirements

A. The course provider shall:

1. Update the subject matter as necessary to conform to all currently accepted techniques and protocols.

2. Any proposed changes in course materials or instructors shall be reported in writing to the Department at least fifteen (15) business days and must be approved prior to implementation of the change(s).

3. Allow authorized representatives of the Department to observe and evaluate training sessions, instructors, and course materials.

4. Provide the course participants with an opportunity to evaluate, in writing, all aspects of the course including:

a. Instructor;

b. Teaching methods;

c. Course content; and d. Facilities.

5. Results of this evaluation shall be available for Department inspection for five (5) years after course completion.

6. Provide each participant with a written verification of successful course completion which shall include:

a. Name of participant.

b. Title and date of course.

c. Name, address, and phone number of course provider.

d. Name and signature(s) of course instructor(s)

2.14.3 Recordkeeping

A. The course provider shall:

1. Maintain attendance records.

2. Maintain documentation of each certified course given and shall include as a minimum:

a. The type of course;

b. The date(s) and location(s) of course;

c. The class roster.

3. Retain all records for a minimum of five (5) years.

2.14.4 Notifications

A. The course provider shall:

1. Submit the date(s) and locations of all training courses to be received by the Department in writing at least seven (7) days prior to start of course.

2. Submit a roster of course participants to the Department on the appropriate form within thirty (30) days after course completion.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-2.14

Amended effective 1/1/2019