(a) Notification.

1. (1) Lead-based paint abatement contractors shall notify the Department before engaging in any lead-based paint abatement project in the manner prescribed by the Department.
2. (2) Notification shall be postmarked or hand delivered to the Department at least 5 business days prior to the project start date. The Department will accept notification by fax at least 5 business days prior to the project start date if followed by original written and signed notification.
3. (3) In the case of an emergency project, verbal notification shall be given immediately to the Department and written notification shall be provided to the Department within 1 business day of the emergency. Notification by fax in emergencies is acceptable if followed by original written and signed notification.

(b) Changes to notification.

1. (1) If there is a change in any of the information provided on the notification form, the contractor shall immediately notify the Department of the changes in the manner provided in subsection (a)(3), provided that:

   1. (i) In the case of a postponement of the start date, the contractor provides the Department with immediate verbal notification and submits written confirmation of the postponement within 1 business day before the original start date.
   2. (ii) In the case of an advancement of the start date, the contractor provides the Department with written notification of the advancement at least 5 business days prior to the new start date.
   3. (iii) Notification by fax is acceptable if followed by the original written and signed notification.
2. (2) Notification to the Department does not relieve the lead-based-paint contractor of the responsibility for making written notification as may be required by a municipality, agency of the Commonwealth, or agency of the Federal government.