Section 20-3312. EXCEPTIONS TO THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

 

3312.1The requirement in § 3307.1 that an individual be certified prior to engaging in any lead-based paint activity, does not apply to the following:

 

(a)Individuals who perform lead-based paint activities or renovations in a  residence which they own, provided that the residence is occupied solely  by the owner or the owner's immediate family, and provided that there is  no child under age six (6) and no pregnant woman residing therein;

 

(b)Performance of maintenance, repair, or renovation work by an individual  or entity that results in disturbances of lead-based paint in a total of two  square feet (2 sq. ft.) or less of surface area per room, or a total of twenty  square feet (20 sq. ft) or less of exterior surface;

 

(c)Individuals who perform maintenance, repair, painting, and renovation  work that does not disturb painted surfaces; and

 

(d)Individuals who perform risk assessment and lead-based paint inspections  for litigation or other forensic purposes, in compliance with all work  practice rules established by DDOE pursuant to this chapter, provided  such individuals possess the appropriate certification issued by EPA or by  an EPA-approved state program.

 

authority

District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005, effective February 15, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-51; D.C. Official Code § 8-151.01 et seq. (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)), the Childhood Lead Screening Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 14, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-265; D.C. Official Code § 7-871.03 (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)), the Transfer of Lead Poison Prevention Program to the District Department of the Environment Amendment Act of 2008, effective August 16, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-219; 55 DCR 7602 (July 18, 2008)), the Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination Act of 2008, effective March 31, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-381; D.C. Official Code § 8-231.01 et seq. (2012 Supp.)), Mayor’s Order 2009-113, dated June 18, 2009, and the Lead Hazard Prevention and Elimination Amendment Act of 2010 (“2011 Amendments”), effective March 31, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-348; 58 DCR 717 (January 28, 2011)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10909 (July 26, 2013).