- (1) Purpose - This chapter establishes the procedures to be followed for certification of contractors or firms who perform renovation in target housing and child-occupied facilities. This chapter also contains requirements that all persons engaged in renovation are properly trained, that training programs are accredited, and that firms are certified; and that all renovation in target housing and child-occupied facilities is performed by accredited renovators of certified firms according to the prescribed work practice standards contained in these rules; and ensures that owners and occupants of target housing and child-occupied facilities receive information on lead-based paint hazards before these renovations begin.
- (2) Statutory authority - The State Board of Health is authorized to adopt and promulgate these rules under and by virtue of the authority of Chapter 22-37A, Code of Ala. 1975.
- (3) Adoption by reference - Lead clearance levels and hazard standards for lead in paint, dust, and soil established in 40 CFR Part 745 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules as if set out in full and all provisions thereof are adopted as a rule of the State Board of Health. Said document is available at http://alabamapublichealth.gov/lead.
Author: Salvador Gray, Charles Brookins, James Daughtry, Steven McDaniel
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala.1975, §§22-37A-1, et seq.
History: New Rule: Filed July 27, 2010; effective August 31, 2010. Amended: Published January 31, 2022; effective March 17, 2022.