Abatement Standards.
COBRA, 13.02.01.07
in effect.07 Abatement Standards.
A. The owner shall ensure a condition of the property which may cause a deteriorated surface is corrected prior to abatement, including:
(1) Water damage; or
(2) A structural defect such as a hole in a wall or ceiling.
B. Except as otherwise provided by the Commissioner, a person performing abatement shall:
(1) Do so in accordance with:
(a) COMAR 26.16.01; and
(b) COMAR 26.16.02;
(2) Begin interior work in the area farthest from the entrance to the property; and
(3) Fully remove or enclose the lead hazard without the use of encapsulant coating.
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/cobra/13.02.01.07Fetched: 10/25/2026