Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-27-.04

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 420-3-27-.04 - Certification Of Firms

(1) Any firm which performs or offers to perform lead hazard reduction activities as described in 420-3-27-.10 must be certified by the Alabama Department of Public Health prior to performing or offering to perform such work including bidding for lead-based paint abatement projects.

(2) A firm seeking certification shall submit to the Department an application for certification on a form provided by this Department, a non-refundable application fee. The certification and renewal fees for the Lead Certification Branch are listed in Rule 420-1-5-.08(1), Ala. Admin. Code (State Level Fees). A certification is required for each discipline and a letter attesting that the firm shall only employ individuals accredited by Safe State to conduct lead hazard reduction activities, and that the firm and its employees shall follow the work practice standards as outlined in 420-3-27-.10 of this chapter for conducting lead hazard reduction activities. A list of employees who have been accredited by Safe State shall be provided with the application along with their accreditation numbers and registration expiration dates.

(3) Permit or Certification denials, suspensions, and revocations - The Health Officer's denial, suspension and/ or revocation of a permit or certification shall be governed by the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, § 41-22-1, et seq., Code of Ala. 1975. The Department shall fulfill any request for certification or permit within 28 calendar days after receiving the application or notify the applicant of the reason for failure to issue the certification or permit.

(4) The firm shall maintain all records pursuant to the requirements in 420-3-27-.15. (Record Keeping).

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-27-.04

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 03, December 30, 2021, eff. 2/13/2022.

Authors: Phyllis Mardis, Sal Gray, Charles Brookins, Gary Jones, Steven McDaniel

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala 1975, § 22-37A-1, et seq.