# Regulation .15 Lead Dust Clearance Test.

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

## Regulation .15 Lead Dust Clearance Test.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 13.02.01.15 (2026)

A. In order to comply with the minimum requirement for a lead dust clearance test, the Department shall ensure a sample is taken from the following locations in each room:

  (1) Floor;

  (2) Windowsill; and

  (3) Window well.

B. The Commissioner may require that additional samples be taken if a room has:

  (1) No windows; or

  (2) More than one window.

C. In addition to the requirements set forth in <cite data-path="13.02.01.14|B.">.14(B) of this chapter</cite>, the Department shall ensure the results of the lead dust clearance test comply with the most restrictive standard set by the:

  (1) Maryland Department of the Environment;

  (2) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; or

  (3) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.