Under Rhode Island Law anyone working on
a dwelling built before 1978 has to have one of the 3 levels
of lead mitigation training.
1)
3 Hour Lead Hazard
Mitigator
Spot
repair where damage is less than 30 sq. ft. per
dwelling unit and 6 sq. ft. in common areas
No more than 8 damaged
components per unit
Windows and doors do
not count as damaged components
Cannot replace windows with this training
2)
40 Hour Licensed Lead
Hazard Reduction Contractor is required when:
Property has been issued
a Notice of Violation from the Department of Health
Licensed child-care
facility
Funding agency and/or
property owner specifically requires this level of
lead hazard reduction
Owner
has been cited by DOH within recent 7 years for
significant lead poisoning of 3 or more children
3)
8 Hour Licensed Lead
Safe Remodeler/Renovator is required on:
All
other facilities not required to utilize Lead Hazard
Reduction Contractor
Anyone replacing windows
must have at least this level of training
Exterior
Under Rhode Island
law all exterior painting of pre-1978 structures,
including residential, commercial and industrial,
must be done in accordance with RI Dept of Environmental
Management Regulation #24.
DEM has a list of certified exterior painters
on their website.
