# 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.

## Regulation .07 Abatement Standards.

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

A. 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.

B. 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.