1. (a) The lead abatement contractor or person granted a variance in accordance with He-P 1605.03, shall notify the department in writing using a “Notification of Work Form” (February 2025) of the intended schedule of work at least 5 days before lead abatement work begins.

2. (b) A complete “Notification of Work Form” (February 2025) shall be submitted to the department and the owner or owner’s agent at least 5 days prior to the abatement project beginning, certifying the following:

   1. (1) “I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the New Hampshire Lead Poisoning Prevention Rules (He-P 1600) and the Lead Poisoning Prevention Statute (RSA 130-A). I understand a certified lead abatement supervisor shall be on site at all times while abatement activities are in progress and if unlicensed or uncertified individuals will be working on the project I understand they are only allowed on-site once preliminary clearance has been achieved. I further certify that all information contained herein, including any supplements attached, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. The parties agree that this Notification of Work Form may be executed electronically with electronic signatures, and the electronic signatures shall be valid and binding on both parties. Neither party will contest the enforceability of this Notification of Work Form on the basis that it was executed electronically.”

3. (c) The “Notification of Work Form” (February 2025) shall be accompanied by:

   1. (1) A copy of the work scope, detailing actions to be taken to abate or manage by interim controls all lead-based substances; and
   2. (2) A copy of the occupant protection plan prepared in accordance with He-P 1608.05.

4. (d) Notification of changes to the start or end date(s) documented on the “Notification of Work Form” (February 2025) shall be made by the lead abatement contractor, lead abatement supervisor, or person granted a variance as follows:

   1. (1) By contacting the department by telephone or email at least 48 hours before the new start or end date(s), and resubmitting to the department another “Notification of Work Form” (February 2025) within 48 hours of the telephone notification; or
   2. (2) By resubmitting to the department by facsimile or email another “Notification of Work Form” (February 2025) that meets the requirements set forth in this section at least 48 hours before the new start or end date.

5. (e) The owner or owner’s agent of a leased or rented dwelling or dwelling unit shall provide written notification to all occupants affected by the lead hazard reduction work at least 5 days in advance of the proposed lead hazard reduction work, which includes:

   1. (1) Scheduled dates and work hours for the lead hazard reduction work;
   2. (2) Identification of work site(s);
   3. (3) Information on the alternative entrance or exit to be used during the work; and
   4. (4) A copy of the occupant protection plan.

Source. #5920, eff 1-1-95; amd by #6096, eff 9-22-95; ss by #7181, eff 12-24-99; ss by #7495, eff 5-23-01; ss by #8039, eff 2-13-04; ss by #8932, eff 7-6-07; ss by #9986, eff 9-1-11, EXPIRED: 9-1-19 (from He-P 1605.05) New. #13052, eff 6-11-20; ss by #14230, eff 4-2-25