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(a) Occupation certification requirements.--In order to engage in lead-based paint activities, an individual must be certified by the department. The department shall certify an individual who completes a lead-based paint training program accredited by the department under section 5 and passes an examination approved by the department. The department shall certify a partnership, association, corporation or other business entity which has submitted to the department a letter that is signed by a partner or officer, as appropriate, and that states all of the following:
(1) Each employee and subcontractor performing lead-based paint activities has individually received the required training and received certification from the department.
(2) The certified partnership, association, corporation or other business entity and its employees and subcontractors will perform lead-based paint activities in accordance with applicable Federal and State standards, including recordkeeping requirements.
(3) A certified supervisor will be assigned and available to all of the abatement, deleading and demolition projects of the partnership, association, corporation or other business entity.
(b) Refresher training requirement.--In order to qualify for annual certification renewal, a person shall successfully complete a refresher training course approved by the department and provided by an accredited training provider for each category of certification. Renewal of certification requires compliance with Federal work practice standards controlling lead-based paint activities.
(c) Photo identification requirement.--All persons performing lead-based paint activities must have in their possession or have available at the job site a valid photo identification certification card issued by the department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 5906. Certification standards and procedures - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-5906/
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