Section 216-RICR-50-15-5.1 - Authority and Purpose5.1.1Authority These Regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 23-1, 23-24.6, and 42-128.1, and 40 C.F.R Part 745 for the purpose of establishing the requirements for evaluating lead in drinking water, household dust, painted surfaces, soil and/or other appropriate fixed surfaces that may contain lead.5.1.2PurposeA. Purpose of a Lead Inspection 1. A lead inspection may be initiated for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, the following: a. To determine the applicability of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule.b. To determine compliance with one (1) or more lead standards in § 5.8 of this Part;c. To identify lead hazards and recommend treatment options to correct those hazards;d. To satisfy a notice or order from the Department; and/ore. To obtain one (1) of the following lead certificates, as applicable: (1) Partial Lead-Safe Certificate (Form PBLC-27);(2) Certificate of Lead Conformance (Form PBLC-30)(3) Conditional Lead-Safe Certificate (Form PBLC-15); or(4) Full Lead-Safe Certificate (Form PBLC-21).216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-5.1
Adopted effective 1/3/2022