# Regulation .09 Soil Abatement Procedure.

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

## Regulation .09 Soil Abatement Procedure.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 13.02.01.09 (2026)

A. An owner shall ensure soil containing a lead hazard is abated by enclosing the soil with:

  (1) Cement;

  (2) Grass; or

  (3) Sod.

B. A person performing abatement of soil using an alternative method shall:

  (1) Remove 6 inches of topsoil from the contaminated area;

  (2) Place water–permeable textile fabric over the exposed subsurface; and

  (3) Cover with 8 inches of lead-free soil and ground cover.