Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 50 - Environmental health
Subchapter 15 - HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Part 11 - Lead Training, Certification And Licensing
Section 216-RICR-50-15-11.5 - License Requirements for Lead Renovation Firms and Certification Requirements for Lead Renovators

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 50 15 11.5

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Organizations, including sole proprietorships and subcontractors, and self employed individuals shall be licensed by the Department as a Lead Renovation Firm in order to offer or perform renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) or lead hazard control (LHC) work in Rhode Island.

B. A certified Lead Renovator shall only perform RRP or LHC work in Rhode Island under the authority of a Lead Renovation Firm licensed by the Department.

C. A Lead Renovation Firm shall assign a certified Lead Renovator to supervise each RRP or LHC project and designate that individual on the Start Work Notification (Form PBLC-9), pursuant to § 12.4.1 of this Subchapter.

D. A currently valid Lead Renovator training course completion certificate, pursuant to § 11.3.11(A)(1)(c) of this Part, constitutes certification as a Lead Renovator.

1. A Lead Renovator certification issued pursuant to a Department-certified lead training course is considered to be issued by the Department and may be restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked for failure to comply with the requirements of this Part.

2. A Lead Renovator whose certification is restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked by the Department may request a hearing in accordance with the administrative procedures contained in § 3.6.11 of this Subchapter.

3. A Lead Renovator whose certification is restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked by EPA or the EPA-authorized State, who issued the certification, is considered invalid for the purposes of this Part.

E. A worker, trained by a certified Lead Renovator pursuant to § 12.3.2(B)(1)(c) of this Subchapter, shall only perform RRP or LHC work activities in Rhode Island under the direct on-site supervision of a certified Lead Renovator.

F. No untrained workers shall perform any RRP or LHC work in Rhode Island.

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