Vermont § 1759 - RRPM activities (a)(1) RRPM activities include activities that disturb lead-based paint on target housing and child-occupied facilities, unless the property has been certified as lead-free pursuant to subsection

§ 1759. RRPM activities (a)(1) RRPM activities include activities that disturb lead-based paint on target housing and child-occupied facilities, unless the property has been certified as lead-free pursuant to subsection

• (e) of this section. RRPM practices for target rental housing
  and child care facilities shall minimally include regular inspection of painted surfaces
  for deterioration, prompt and safe repairs to deteriorated paint, and specialized
  cleaning after any work that disturbs painted surfaces and at tenant turnover. (2) RRPM activities, including worksite preparation and cleanup of work areas, in target
  housing and child-occupied facilities shall be performed only by a person who has
  successfully completed an accredited RRPM training program or a person who works under
  the direct, on-site supervision of a person who has successfully completed the training,
  unless the property is exempt pursuant to subsection (b) or (e) of this section. (3) A person engaging in RRPM activities shall comply with section 1760 of this chapter
  and related rules adopted by the Commissioner. (4) A person engaging in RRPM activities shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid
  creating lead hazards during any RRPM project that is not a minor RRPM activity. (5) RRPM activities performed for compensation shall be conducted only by a licensed RRPM
  supervisor or under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed RRPM supervisor. (b) A homeowner residing in and intending to perform RRPM activities in his or her own
  private residence: (1) is exempt from this section; (2) shall comply with section 1760 of this chapter; and (3) shall dispose of all lead-based paint in accordance with the rules adopted by the
  Department of Environmental Conservation. (c) An owner of rental target housing or a child care facility or the owner’s representative
  shall: (1) file with the Department an RRPM compliance statement pursuant to rules adopted by
  the Commissioner, unless the property is exempt pursuant to subsection (e) of this
  section; and (2) abide by any rules pertaining to the maintenance of lead-based paint and provision
  of notice to tenants as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. (d)(1) Prior to entering into a lease agreement, an owner or owner’s representative shall
  provide approved tenants with written materials approved by the Department regarding
  lead hazards and a copy of the owner’s most recent RRPM compliance statement. The
  written materials approved by the Department pursuant to this subsection shall include
  information indicating that lead is highly toxic to humans, particularly young children,
  and may cause permanent neurological damage, even at low exposure levels. (2) An owner of a facility, or owner’s representative, shall fully inform a tenant who
  intends to operate a child care facility on the premises of the requirements of this
  section. (e)(1) A property is exempt from this section if a written inspection report from a licensed
  lead-based paint inspector-risk assessor states that all accessible surfaces are free
  of lead-based paint and the owner and person performing RRPM activities have been
  provided with a copy of the report. (2) An owner of rental target housing or a child care facility or owner’s representative
  shall provide a copy of the written inspection report to the Department for review
  and determination of exempt status. (3) A new written inspection report shall be required to maintain exempt status if lead
  hazards are created as a result of RRPM activities performed or if previously inaccessible
  components are exposed after the date of the original written inspection report. (4) If a property has been remodeled, it is not exempt from this section unless the full
  requirements of this section have been met. (f) The Commissioner may adopt rules pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 as necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section. (Added 1995, No. 165 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; amended 1997, No. 37, §§ 2-4; 2007, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 30; 2017, No. 149 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. October 21, 2022.)