6035 LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS

6035.1 A foster home built before 1978 in which a foster child under six (6) years of age may be placed shall be maintained free of lead-based paint hazards.

6035.2 A foster home shall be inspected for lead-based paint hazards if:

(a) The foster home was built before March 1, 1978; and

(b) A foster child under six (6) years of age may be placed in the foster home.

6035.3 The lead-based paint inspection report shall be conducted by a Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) or DOEE accredited or certified lead-based inspector or risk assessor.

6035.4 If the lead-based paint inspection indicates the presence of a lead-based paint hazard in the home, a foster child of any age may not be placed in the home until the lead-based paint hazard has been abated in accordance with District law and regulations.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 002859 (March 15, 2024).