General Requirements. A lead paint inspector technician shall have successfully completed an initial course, as specified in this regulation, and passed the examination designated for that course. A lead paint inspector technician shall have received, as proof of training and accreditation, an identification card and a certificate indicating an expiration date which is 24 months following the accreditation date. Unless the lead paint inspector technician has completed the specified review course, passed the examination designated for that course, and applied for renewal of accreditation before the expiration date, the lead paint inspector technician's accreditation expires as of that date. A lead paint inspector technician who is employed by or otherwise performs inspections for a lead paint inspection contractor shall conduct inspections to identify and measure the lead content in paint, as specified in COMAR 26.16.05. Training Requirements. Initial course. The initial lead paint inspector technician course shall provide at least 21 hours of instruction time, presented over at least a 3-day period. The initial lead paint inspector technician course shall cover the following topics: The core topics listed in Regulation .05 of this chapter; Methods for detecting and measuring lead in paint, dust, and soil; The performance of lead paint surveys; Radiation safety and health, as required to meet radiation licensing provisions referenced in COMAR 26.12.01.01; Lead hazard assessment, including the condition of paint, condition of substrate, and other conditions which may contribute to lead exposures; and Regulatory requirements for the abatement or maintenance of lead-containing substances. The course shall include demonstration and direct hands-on experience in the: Operation of portable XRF analyzers; Collection of paint chips, dust wipe samples, and other environmental samples which indicate the presence of lead hazards; and Use of qualitative chemical tests. An individual who, before implementation of this regulation, has successfully completed a training course based on the lead inspector training course published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in April 1993, has satisfied the training required by §B of this regulation and is eligible to take the examination for accreditation in Maryland. The lead paint inspector technician review course shall provide at least 7 hours of instruction and shall cover topics included in the initial course, with specific emphasis on new and emerging techniques and procedures. The examinations for both the initial and the review course shall include a proficiency test demonstrating the performance of a well-documented survey, using appropriate technologies.