Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 41 - LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES
Section 11-41-1 - Scope, applicability, and general requirements

(a) This chapter contains procedures and requirements for the accreditation of lead-based paint activities training programs, procedures and requirements for the certification of individuals and firms engaged in lead-based paint activities, and work practice standards for performing such activities.

This chapter also requires that, except as discussed below, all lead-based paint activities, as defined in this chapter, be performed by certified individuals and firms.

(b) This chapter applies to all individuals and firms who are engaged in lead-based paint activities as defined in section 11-41-2, except persons who perform these activities within residential dwellings that they own, unless the residential dwelling is occupied by a person or persons other than the owner or the owner's immediate family while these activities are being performed, or a child residing in the building has been identified as having an elevated blood lead level.

(c) While this chapter establishes specific requirements for performing lead-based paint activities should they be undertaken, nothing in this chapter requires that the owner or occupant undertake any particular lead-based paint activity.

(d) All persons engaging in lead-based paint activities shall make available to the department records pursuant to these rules. Copies of such records shall be submitted to the department upon request.

(e) The department may impose upon any person such requirements as it deems appropriate or necessary to minimize danger to public health and safety or property.