1. A. The lead abatement workers course must last a minimum of 16 hours with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on training. The training course must address the following topics:

   1. 1. Role and responsibilities of an abatement worker.
   2. 2. Background information and health effects of lead.
   3. 3. Background information on federal, state, and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint activities.
   4. 4. Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control methods.
   5. 5. Lead-based paint abatement and lead hazard reduction methods, including restricted work practices.
   6. 6. Interior dust abatement methods or cleanup or lead hazard reduction.
   7. 7. Soil and exterior dust abatement methods or lead hazard reduction.
   8. 8. Examination.
2. B. The topics in subdivisions A 4, A 5, A 6, and A 7 of this section must include hands-on training.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.