Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-24-.11 - Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Renovation Activities

(1) Firms performing renovations must retain and, if requested, make available to the Division all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this section for a period of three (3) years following completion of the renovation. This three (3) year retention requirement does not supersede longer obligations required by other provisions for retaining the same documentation, including any applicable federal, State or Tribal laws or regulations.

(2) Records that must be retained pursuant to this Section shall include (where applicable):

(a) Records or reports certifying that a determination had been made that lead-based paint was not present on the components affected by the renovation, as described in this rule. These records or reports include:

1. Reports prepared by a certified inspector or certified risk assessor.

2. Records prepared by a certified renovator after using EPA-recognized test kits, including an identification of the manufacturer and model of any test kits used, a description of the components that were tested including their locations, and the result of each test kit used.

(b) Signed and dated acknowledgments of receipt of pre-renovation notification records as described in Rule 391-3-24-.08.

(c) Certifications of attempted delivery as described in Rule 391-3-24-.08.

(d) Certificates of mailing as described in Rule 391-3-24-.08.

(e) Records of notification activities performed regarding common area renovations and renovations in child-occupied facilities, as described in Rule 391-3-24-.08.

(f) Documentation of compliance with the requirements of Rule 391-3-24-.10, including documentation that a certified renovator was assigned to the project, that the certified renovator provided on-the-job training for workers used on the project, that the certified renovator performed or directed workers who performed all of the tasks described in Rule 391-3-24-.10, and that the certified renovator performed the post-renovation cleaning verification described in Rule 391-3-24-.10. If the renovation firm was unable to comply with all of the requirements of this rule due to an emergency as defined in Rule 391-3-24-.10, the firm must document the nature of the emergency and the provisions of the rule that were not followed. This documentation must include a copy of the certified renovator's training certificate, and a certification by the certified renovator assigned to the project that:

1. Training was provided to workers (topics must be identified for each worker).

2. Warning signs were posted at the entrances to the work area.

3. If test kits were used, that the specified brand of kits was used at the specified locations and that the results were as specified.

4. The work area was contained by:

(i) Removing or covering all objects in the work area (interiors).

(ii) Closing and covering all HVAC ducts in the work area (interiors).

(iii) Closing all windows in the work area (interiors) or closing all windows in and within 20 feet of the work area (exteriors).

(iv) Closing and sealing all doors in the work area (interiors) or closing and sealing all doors in and within 20 feet of the work area (exteriors).

(v) Covering doors in the work area that were being used to allow passage but prevent spread of dust and debris outside the work area.

(vi) Covering the floor surface, including installed carpet, with taped-down plastic sheeting or other impermeable material in the work area 6 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient distance to contain the dust, whichever is greater (interiors) or covering the ground with plastic sheeting or other disposable impermeable material anchored to the building extending 10 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient distance to collect falling paint debris, whichever is greater, unless the property line prevents 10 feet of such ground covering, weighted down by heavy objects (exteriors).

(vii) Installing (if necessary) vertical containment to prevent migration of dust and debris to adjacent property (exteriors).

5. Waste was contained on-site and remained contained while being transported off-site.

6. The work area was properly cleaned after the renovation by:

(i) Picking up all chips and debris, misting protective sheeting, folding it dirty side inward, and taping it and placing it in a secured container for removal.

(ii) Cleaning the work area surfaces and objects using a HEPA vacuum and/or wet cloths or mops (interiors).

7. The certified renovator performed the post-renovation cleaning verification (the results of which must be briefly described, including the number of wet and dry cloths used).

(3) When the final invoice for the renovation is delivered or within 30 days of the completion of the renovation, whichever is earlier, the renovation firm must provide information pertaining to compliance with this subpart to the following persons:

(a) The owner of the building; and, if different,

(b) An adult occupant of the residential dwelling, if the renovation took place within a residential dwelling, or an adult representative of the child-occupied facility, if the renovation took place within a child-occupied facility.

(4) When performing renovations in common areas of multi-unit target housing, renovation firms must post the information required by this subpart or instructions on how interested occupants can obtain a copy of this information. This information must be posted in areas where it is likely to be seen by the occupants of all of the affected units.

(5) The information, required to be provided in this section, may be provided by completing the sample form titled "Sample Renovation Recordkeeping Checklist" or a similar form containing the test kit information, and the training and work practice compliance information required by this Rule.

(6) If dust clearance sampling is performed in lieu of cleaning verification as permitted by Rule 391-3-24-.10, the renovation firm must provide, when the final invoice for the renovation is delivered or within 30 days of the completion of the renovation, whichever is earlier, a copy of the dust sampling report to:

(a) The owner of the building; and, if different,

(b) An adult occupant of the residential dwelling, if the renovation took place within a residential dwelling, or an adult representative of the child-occupied facility, if the renovation took place within a child-occupied facility.

(c) When performing renovations in common areas of multi-unit target housing, renovation firms must post these dust sampling reports or information on how interested occupants of the housing being renovated can obtain a copy of the report. This information must be posted in areas where they are likely to be seen by the occupants of all of the affected units.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-24-.11

O.C.G.A. Sec. 31-41-1 et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Renovation Activities' adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2010; eff. Dec. 9, 2010.