Lead Dust Clearance Test.
COBRA, 13.02.01.15
in effect.15 Lead Dust Clearance Test.
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 .14(B) of this chapter, 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.
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/13.02.01.15Fetched: 10/25/2026
