3312. EXCEPTIONS TO THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

3312 EXCEPTIONS TO THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT 3312.1 The requirement in § 3307.1 that an individual be certified prior to engaging in any lead-based paint activity, does not apply to the following: (a) Individuals who perform lead-based paint activities or renovations in a residence which they own, provided that the residence is occupied solely by the owner or the owner's immediate family, and provided that there is no child under age six (6) and no pregnant woman residing therein; (b) Performance of maintenance, repair, or renovation work by an individual or entity that results in disturbances of lead-based paint in a total of two square feet (2 sq. ft.) or less of surface area per room, or a total of twenty square feet (20 sq. ft) or less of exterior surface; (c) Individuals who perform maintenance, repair, painting, and renovation work that does not disturb painted surfaces; and (d) Individuals who perform risk assessment and lead-based paint inspections for litigation or other forensic purposes, in compliance with all work practice rules established by DDOE pursuant to this chapter, provided such individuals possess the appropriate certification issued by EPA or by an EPA-approved state program. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10909 (July 26, 2013).