Regulation .14 Clearance Inspection.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 13.02.01.14 (2026)
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A.
Upon request from the owner or operator, the Department shall perform a clearance inspection to determine if abatement is complete based on:
(1)
Visual inspection;
(2)
A lead dust clearance test;
(3)
Documented compliance with applicable law; and
(4)
Additional analysis by the Commissioner if required.
B.
The Department shall ensure that a clearance inspection is performed:
(1)
By the Department; or
(2)
By a third party who is accredited and in good standing with the State of Maryland as defined in MD Environment Art., Title 6, Subtitle 10
C.
If the Department determines via visual inspection that abatement was done improperly, the Department may halt the clearance inspection pending further abatement.
D.
If the Department approves the abatement work by visual inspection, the Department shall perform a lead dust clearance test in each room where abatement occurred.