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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 26.16.05.09" title_num="26" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="05" heading="Dust Wipe Inspections Performed to Establish Compliance with Environment Article, §§6-815 and 6-819, Annotated Code of Maryland.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An inspection for lead-contaminated dust shall be conducted in accordance with COMAR 26.16.02.03 by a State-accredited visual inspector or risk assessor.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Risk reduction certificates based on dust sampling shall include a visual review of all interior and exterior painted surfaces of the rental dwelling unit to verify there is no chipping, peeling, or flaking paint.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Lead dust samples shall be collected using the following tools:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A template or method of marking a measured area on floors, window sills, and window wells;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Wipes meeting the requirements of Regulation .06C(5)(b) of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Nonsterilized nonpowdered latex or similar disposable gloves;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Nonsterilized 50 milliliter polyethylene centrifuge tubes with caps;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Dust sample collection forms;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Masking tape; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Trash bags.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>All lead dust wipe inspections shall include field blank samples collected in accordance with ASTM Standard E1728 at a minimum frequency of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>5 percent per day or one blank sample for every 20 samples collected; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In no case fewer than one blank sample for each day of inspections.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Dust wipe samples shall be collected in accordance with ASTM Standard E 1728 or equivalent.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>If using a pre-measured template, thoroughly clean the template with a wipe as specified in Regulation .06C(5)(b) of this chapter between each use.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Laboratory Analytical Procedure.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Samples shall be submitted to an NLLAP approved laboratory for analysis.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The field sample number shall be entered on the field sampling form, laboratory submittal form, and the container.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The name of the laboratory, date the samples were sent to the laboratory, and names of all personnel handling the sample from the time of collection to the time of arrival at the laboratory shall be recorded on a chain of custody form.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>