New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 1600 - LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Part He-P 1604 - INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS
Section He-P 1604.04 - Investigation Records

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 1604.04

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) The department shall prepare documentation after conducting an investigation that contains:

(1) Date(s) of the environmental inspection(s);

(2) The names, ages, and blood lead levels, if applicable, of all children who reside at or are cared for at the dwelling unit being investigated, as provided by the child's parent or guardian;

(3) The names, physical addresses, including dwelling unit designations and mailing addresses, of all adults and children residing in the dwelling or dwelling unit(s) as provided by the owner on a "Tenant Roster Form" (May 2020);

(4) Findings by the department regarding the existence of lead exposure hazards, including a description of all locations tested or sampled, which surfaces meet the definition of a lead-based substance, and which surfaces meet the definition of a lead exposure hazard;

(5) The results of any environmental sampling conducted by the department including water, dust, and soil if applicable;

(6) The manufacturer, model number, serial number, and calibration verification readings of all x-ray fluorescence (XRF) machines used to sample building components;

(7) The name, signature, and license number of the individual performing the environmental inspection(s);

(8) The need for additional testing, and recommended steps to minimize potential lead exposure hazards; and

(9) Any other relevant information collected during the investigation.

(b) The commissioner shall:

(1) Maintain these records on file for the period of at least 4 years;

(2) Provide copies of the documents listed below:
a. Lead investigation survey report to all persons designated in RSA 130-A:6, I, II, III, and IV;

b. Order of Lead Hazard Reduction to all persons designated in RSA 130-A:6, I and II; and

c. Letter of Recommendation to all persons designated in RSA 130-A:6, III and IV;

(3) Remove all blood lead test results and other confidential information from all documents provided to the owner or owner's agent of a dwelling, dwelling unit, child care facility, or to the operator of a child care facility;

(4) In accordance with RSA 130-A:5-7, issue an order of lead hazard reduction or other action when a lead exposure hazard determination has been made; and

(5) Record all orders of lead hazard reduction with the registry of deeds for the county in which the property is situated.

#9986, eff 9-1-11 (from He-P 1612.03)

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