Contractors and Inspectors

According to Maryland Regulations all persons performing lead paint abatement and inspection activities must be trained by a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) accredited/licensed training provider and apply for and receive accreditation/licensing from MDE to perform these lead paint activities. The only categories not required to apply for and receive accreditation from the State are Abatement Workers, Structural Steel Workers, and Project Designers.

Important Notices:

• AMENDMENTS TO MARYLAND'S LEAD LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012 
• THE LEAD LEADER NEWSLETTERS

 Compliance Process:

• Training & Accreditation Requirements to provide lead paint services
• MDE Permit Guide- Information about Accreditation
• TRAINING PROVIDERS  servicing Maryland.
  • Refresher training courses may only be taken before your prior training or accreditation has expired. If your previous training and accreditation has expired you are required to take the initial training course. Please verify your eligibility with your training provider or MDE prior to registering for your class.
• ACCREDITATION APPLICATIONS for: supervisors, inspectors, risk assessors, contractors, instructors, training providers and courses.
• The application processing period is approximately 30 to 90 days for all accreditations except for courses, where it is 60 to 90 days. Please be aware that incomplete applications may take longer.
• Use the latest applications only, which are found at this link.       
• Accreditation Application Fees 
• Radioactive Material License for Inspection Contractors who will be operating an X-Ray Florescent Analyzer (XRF).
• Required Experience for Becoming a Lead Paint Risk Assessor in Maryland 
• Public Drinking Water Sample Certification for anyone who will be collecting water samples.

Form 330, Lead Paint Risk Reduction Inspection Certificate, INSTRUCTIONS and ATTACHMENT FORMS:

• Form 330, Instructions      
• Form 330s may be obtained by currently accredited Inspection Contractors by calling 410-537-3825. 
• Inspection Contractors are responsible for keeping records of all Form 330s assigned to them.
• Form H will be requested for review by MDE prior to issuing additional Form 330s to an Inspection Contractor.
• Only request Form 330s if you are planning on using some with in the next six months.

• Quick Reference Guide for Attachment Forms 
• Form A, Inspection Certificate Disclaimer  
• Form B, Visual Inspection & Instructions  
• Form C, Dust Inspection & Instructions  
• Form D, Re-Inspection & Instructions 
• Form E, Lead Free & Instructions
• Form F, Inspection Update  
• Form G, Lead Free Exterior   
• Form H, Form 330 Inventory 
• Supervisor's Statement of Work    

Supplemental Instructions and Forms:

• Inspection Notification Form 
• Inspection Notification Form 
• Lead Abatement Project Notification Form 
• Unit Naming Guidance 
• Exterior Waiver Guidance  also known as a "Winter Waiver"
• Exterior Waiver Contacts on MD Building Officials Association website
• For Baltimore City properties, Exterior Waivers are automatically in effect between November 1st & April 1st if needed
    

Related Information:

• Maryland Accredited Lead Paint Service Providers:
• CONTRACTORS
• INSPECTORS
• LABORATORIES Participating in the National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) for testing lead content.  
• Real Property Search on MD Dept. of Assessments & Taxation website, use to find Property Numbers. The "MDE Property Number" includes all the numbers in the Account Identifier row with the 2 digit county code   as a prefix. 
• Abatement of Lead Hazards
• EPA's RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND PAINTING (RRP) RULE
• Training Providers for EPA's RRP Rule
• Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting
• Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools 
• Contractors: Lead Safety During Renovation
• Lead Hotline - The National Lead Information Center 1(800)424-LEAD (5323)