- (1) No firm shall perform or offer to perform any of the lead-based paint activities described in WAC 365-230-200 without first being certified by the department. All certified firms shall employ only appropriately certified individuals to conduct lead-based paint activities. The firm is responsible for ensuring that its employees follow the work practice requirements described in WAC 365-230-200.
- (2) A firm seeking certification shall submit to the department a complete application for lead-based paint activities.
- (3) The firm shall maintain all records pursuant to WAC 365-230-200.
- (4) Certification is transferable in the instance of acquisition of a certified firm by another entity. The acquiring firm must notify the department within 30 days of the change of ownership of any changes to information submitted on the original application.
- (5) The certification period for firms is three years from the date certification is issued.
- (6) To retain certification, a firm shall submit to the department an application and documentation as described above prior to the expiration date listed on the firm's certification.
- (7) A firm seeking certification shall have at least one certified individual employed with the firm.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70A.420 RCW. WSR 21-22-070, § 365-230-170, filed 10/29/21, effective 11/29/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.103 RCW. WSR 07-07-044, § 365-230-170, filed 3/13/07, effective 4/13/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.103.0030(2) [70.103.030(2)], 70.103.020, 70.103.030, 70.103.040, 70.103.050, 70.103.060, 70.103.070, 70.103.080, 70.103.090. WSR 04-10-037, § 365-230-170, filed 4/29/04, effective 5/30/04.]