Must all persons present on an abatement job site be certified?

Answer:  No. The regulations at 745.220(b) require that persons engaged in lead-based paint activities defined in 745.223 must be certified. The work practice standards at 745.227 are specific as to which disciplines may perform which lead-based paint activities. However, EPA recognizes that other activities such as interim controls may also be conducted at sites simultaneously with abatement and other lead-based paint activities. Only persons working on abatement job sites who are engaged in activities described as inspections, lead-hazard screens, risk assessments or abatements are required to be certified in the appropriate disciplines. Under 745.226(g)(1), EPA may suspend, revoke, or modify an individual’s certification if an individual has performed work that required certification when appropriate certification had not previously been obtained or failed to comply with the work practice standards at 745.227 or with other appropriate lead-based paint regulations.

Question Number: 23002-33447

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