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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 26.16.02.07" title_num="26" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="02" heading="Encapsulant Coating of Lead-Based Paint.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Application of an encapsulant coating used to meet risk reduction standards under Environment Article, §6-819(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall conform to the standards of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An encapsulant coating using fiberglass mats shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Fully cover the surface which contains lead-based paint; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be secured at all edges.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The use of encapsulant coating with any product which does not include a fiberglass mat may be approved by the Department on a case-by-case basis.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Continued Inspection and Maintenance Requirements.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The owner shall conduct and document a visual inspection of each encapsulant coated surface within 1 year following the issuance of the certificate, and annually after that, to determine the presence of any defect in the encapsulant coating materials.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The owner shall promptly repair any defect in the encapsulant coating materials which is reported to the owner or which is observed during the owner's inspection.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>