Section 845.170  Lead Abatement Contractor Responsibilities

Any person conducting lead mitigation and lead abatement work in a regulated facility is required to be licensed as a lead abatement contractor in accordance with the Act and Section 845.130.  The licensed lead abatement contractor is responsible for the following:

a)         Compliance with the Act and this Part;

b)         Comprehensive knowledge about general renovation techniques, including lead-based paint (LBP) mitigation and abatement;

c)         Assuring that all lead workers and lead supervisors have received Department-approved lead training on engineering controls and good work practices relating to lead mitigation and lead abatement and on the importance of adherence to these controls and practices;

d)         Assuring that all lead workers employed by the lead abatement contractor possess a current and valid lead worker license issued by the Department;

e)         Employing a licensed lead supervisor;

f)          Assigning a licensed lead supervisor to oversee all project activities for each lead mitigation and lead abatement project;

g)         Assuring the safety of workers and preparing a personnel protection plan;

h)         Assuring that all lead mitigation and lead abatement work is conducted in accordance with the Act and this Part;

i)          Assuring that the Work Practice and Occupant Protection Plan required by Section 845.255 is developed and implemented for each lead mitigation and lead abatement project that is conducted;

j)            Submitting the required notification outlined in Section 845.250 for any lead mitigation or lead abatement project; and

k)          Maintaining records for licensure and records required for each lead mitigation or lead abatement project conducted in accordance with Section 845.300.