Regulation .07 Abatement Standards.

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 13.02.01.07 (2026)

The owner shall ensure a condition of the property which may cause a deteriorated surface is corrected prior to abatement, including:

(1)

Water damage; or

(2)

A structural defect such as a hole in a wall or ceiling.

Except as otherwise provided by the Commissioner, a person performing abatement shall:

(1)

Do so in accordance with:

(a)

<cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="|26.16.01">COMAR 26.16.01</cite>; and

(b)

<cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="|26.16.02">COMAR 26.16.02</cite>;

(2)

Begin interior work in the area farthest from the entrance to the property; and

(3)

Fully remove or enclose the lead hazard without the use of encapsulant coating.