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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 18. Professional And Occupational Licensing
12/22/2024

Agency 15. Virginia Board For Asbestos, Lead, And Home Inspectors

Preface
Agency Summary
Chapter 10
Public Participation Guidelines [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Chapter 11
Public Participation GuidelinesRead all
Part I
Purpose and Definitions
Section 10
Purpose
Section 20
Definitions
Part II
Notification of Interested Persons
Section 30
Notification List
Section 40
Information to Be Sent to Persons on the Notification List
Part III
Public Participation Procedures
Section 50
Public Comment
Section 60
Petition for Rulemaking
Section 70
Appointment of Regulatory Advisory Panel
Section 80
Appointment of Negotiated Rulemaking Panel
Section 90
Meetings
Section 100
Public Hearings on Regulations
Section 110
Periodic Review of Regulations
Chapter 20
Virginia Asbestos Licensing RegulationsRead all
Part I
Scope
Section 10
Scope
Part II
Definitions and General
Section 20
Definitions
Section 21
Waiver of the Requirements of This Chapter
Section 30
[Repealed]
Part III
Entry
Section 31
Application Procedures
Section 32
Qualifications for Licensure - Individuals
Section 33
General Qualifications for Licensure: Firms
Section 33.1
Qualifications for Asbestos Contractor License
Section 33.2
Qualifications for Asbestos Analytical Laboratory License
Section 34
Qualifications for Accredited Asbestos Training Program Approval
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Part IV
Fees
Section 51
General Fee Requirements
Section 52
Application Fees
Section 53
Renewal and Late Renewal Fees
Part V
Renewal
Section 60
Renewal Required
Section 70
Procedures for Renewal
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 101
[Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
Section 150
[Repealed]
Section 160
[Repealed]
Section 250
[Repealed]
Section 260
[Repealed]
Section 270
[Repealed]
Section 280
[Repealed]
Section 290
[Repealed]
Section 300
[Repealed]
Section 330
[Repealed]
Section 340
[Repealed]
Section 361
[Repealed]
Section 370
[Repealed]
Part VI
General Standards of Practice and Conduct
Section 400
Responsibility to the Public
Section 410
Public Statements
Section 420
Solicitation of Work
Section 430
Professional Responsibility
Section 440
Good Standing in Other Jurisdictions
Section 450
Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Part VII
Standards of Practice and Conduct for Licensed Asbestos Contractors
Section 451
Asbestos Contractor Responsibilities
Section 452
Maintenance of Licensing and Training Records at the Asbestos Job Site
Section 453
Conflict of Interest
Section 454
Transfer of Asbestos Contractor License
Part VIII
Standards of Practice and Conduct for Asbestos Project Monitors
Section 455
Duties and Functions
Section 455.1
Abatement Projects That Require a Project Monitor
Section 456
Responsibilities
Section 456.1
Onsite Analysis by Project Monitors
Part IX
Standards of Practice and Conduct for Asbestos Project Designers
Section 457
Duties and Functions
Section 458
Responsibilities
Part X
Standards of Practice and Conduct for Asbestos Inspectors and Management Planners
Section 459
Duties and Functions
Section 459.1
Responsibilities
Part XI
Standards of Practice and Conduct for Asbestos Analytical Laboratories
Section 459.2
General
Section 459.3
Responsibilities
Section 459.4
Change of Status
Section 459.5
License
Section 459.6
[Repealed]
Section 460
[Repealed]
Part XII
Accredited Asbestos Training Program Standards of Practice and Conduct
Section 461
Changes to an Approved Accredited Asbestos Training Program
Section 462
Transfer of Approval of an Accredited Asbestos Training Program
Section 463
Access by the Department
Section 464
Withdrawal of Approval of an Accredited Asbestos Training Program
Section 470
Recordkeeping and Provision of Records to the Board
Section 480
Accredited Asbestos Training Program Outline and Syllabus
Section 490
Certificates of Completion
Section 500
Training Program Materials: Training Program Manuals; Video Instruction; Training Equipment
Section 510
[Repealed]
Section 511
Instructor Qualifications
Section 520
Number of Instructors Required to Provide Training
Section 530
Student to Instructor Ratios
Section 540
Distinct Training Disciplines
Section 550
Completion of Training
Section 560
Length of Training
Section 570
Non-English Speaking Accredited Asbestos Training Programs
Section 580
Examinations
Section 590
Change of Address, Phone Number or Contact Person
Section 600
Termination of Training
Section 610
Epa Ashara Compliance
Section 620
[Repealed]
Part XIII
Accredited Asbestos Training Program Standards
Section 700
General
Section 710
Worker Training
Section 720
Examinations: Asbestos Abatement Worker
Section 730
Refresher Training Program
Section 740
Supervisor Training
Section 750
Examinations: Asbestos Abatement Supervisors
Section 760
Refresher Training Program
Section 770
Inspector Training
Section 780
Examinations: Asbestos Inspectors
Section 790
Refresher Training Program
Section 800
Asbestos Management Planner Training
Section 810
Examinations: Asbestos Management Planners
Section 820
Refresher Training Program
Section 830
Asbestos Project Designer Training
Section 840
Examinations: Asbestos Project Designers
Section 850
Refresher Training Program
Section 860
Project Monitor Training
Section 870
Examination: Asbestos Project Monitors
Section 880
Refresher Training Program
Section 890
[Repealed]
FORMS
Forms (18VAC15-20)
Chapter 30
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities RegulationsRead all
Part I
Scope
Section 10
Scope
Part II
Definitions and General Requirements
Section 20
Definitions
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 41
Waiver of the Requirements of This Chapter
Section 50
[Repealed]
Part III
Entry
Section 51
Application Procedures
Section 52
Qualifications for Licensure - Individuals
Section 53
Qualifications for LicensureBusiness Entities
Section 54
Qualifications for Accredited Lead Training Program Approval
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Part IV
Fees
Section 161
General Fee Requirements
Section 162
Application Fees
Section 163
Renewal and Late Renewal Fees
Part V
Renewal
Section 164
Renewal Required
Section 165
Procedures for Renewal
Section 166
Qualifications for Renewal
Section 167
Late Renewal
Section 170
[Repealed]
Section 190
[Repealed]
Section 205
[Repealed]
Section 210
[Repealed]
Section 225
[Repealed]
Section 230
[Repealed]
Section 245
[Repealed]
Section 310
[Repealed]
Section 330
[Repealed]
Part VI
Standards of Practice and Conduct for Accredited Lead Training Programs
Section 332
Changes to an Approved Course
Section 334
Change of Ownership
Section 340
Qualifications of Training Managers and Principal Instructors
Section 350
Responsibilities of the Training Manager
Section 360
Training Manager and Principal Instructor Documentation
Section 370
Training Facilities
Section 380
Length of Training Courses
Section 390
Course Examination
Section 400
Certificates of Completion
Section 410
Quality Control Plan
Section 420
Recordkeeping and Provision of Records to the Board
Section 430
Change of Address
Part VII
Training Course Curricula Requirements
Section 440
General
Section 450
Initial Training Criteria for Lead Abatement Worker
Section 460
Initial Training Criteria for Lead Abatement Supervisor
Section 470
Initial Training Criteria for Lead Inspector
Section 480
Initial Training Criteria for Lead Risk Assessors
Section 490
Initial Training Criteria for Lead Project Designer
Section 500
Refresher Training Criteria
Part VIII
Standards for Conducting Lead-Based Paint Activities
Section 510
General Requirements
Section 511
Determination of the Presence of Lead-Based Paint, a Paint-Lead Hazard, a Dust-Lead Hazard, and a Soil-Lead Hazard
Section 520
Inspections
Section 530
[Repealed]
Section 540
Written Inspection Report
Section 541
Lead Hazard Screen
Section 542
Written Lead Hazard Screen Report
Section 550
Risk Assessment
Section 560
[Repealed]
Section 610
Written Risk Assessment Report
Section 620
Abatement
Section 630
[Repealed]
Section 650
Post-Abatement Clearance Procedures
Section 651
Composite Dust Sampling
Section 660
[Repealed]
Part IX
General Standards of Practice and Conduct
Section 760
Responsibility to the Public
Section 770
Public Statements
Section 780
Solicitation of Work
Section 790
Professional Responsibility
Section 800
Good Standing in Other Jurisdictions
Section 810
Grounds for Denial of Application, Denial of Renewal, or Discipline
Section 820
Suspension or Revocation of Approval of an Accredited Lead Training Provider
Section 830
[Repealed]
FORMS
Forms (18VAC15-30)
DIBR
Documents Incorporated by Reference (18VAC15-30)
Chapter 40
Home Inspector Licensing RegulationsRead all
Part I
General
Section 10
Definitions
Section 20
Necessity for Licensure
Part II
Entry
Section 25
Application Procedures
Section 30
General Requirements for Licensure
Section 32
Qualifications for Licensure
Section 33
Examination Conduct
Section 34
Individuals Certified or Licensed in Another Jurisdiction; Eqivalency to Virginia Home Inspector Requirements
Section 35
Qualifications for the New Residential Structure Specialty
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 45
Application Denial
Section 48
General Fee Requirements
Section 50
Fees
Section 52
[Repealed]
Part III
Renewal and Reinstatement of License
Section 60
Renewal Required
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 72
Continuing Professional Education Required for Home Inspector Licensure
Section 75
Board-Approved New Residential Structure Update Continuing Professional Education Course Required to Maintain New Residential Structure Specialty
Section 76
Continuing Professional Education for Instructors
Section 78
Maintenance of Continuing Professional Education Records
Section 80
Procedures for Renewal
Section 85
[Repealed]
Section 90
Reinstatement
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 105
Status of Licensee During the Period Prior to Reinstatement
Section 107
Board Discretion to Deny Renewal or Reinstatement
Section 108
License Renewal or Reinstatement After July 1, 2017
Section 110
[Repealed]
Part IV
Minimum Standards for Conducting Home Inspections
Section 120
Home Inspection Contract
Section 130
Home Inspection Report
Part V
Standards of Conduct and Practice
Section 140
Conflict of Interest
Section 145
Competency for Assignments
Section 150
Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Section 152
Notice of Adverse Action
Section 155
Prohibited Acts
Section 160
Maintenance of Licenses, Reports, and Documentation
Section 170
[Repealed]
Section 180
Response to Inquiry of the Board
Section 190
[Repealed]
Part VI
Approval of Prelicense Education Courses, New Residential Structures Training Module, and New Residential Structures Continuing Professional Education
Section 200
Prelicense Education Courses, New Residential Structures Training Modules, and New Residential Structures Continuing Professional Education Courses...
Section 210
Approval of Prelicense Education Courses
Section 220
Prelicense Education Course Requirements
Section 230
Approval of New Residential Structures Training Modules and New Residential Structures Continuing Professional Education
Section 240
New Residential Structures Training Module Requirements
Section 250
New Residential Structures Training Modules and New Residential Structures Continuing Professional Education Requirements
Section 260
Documentation of Prelicense Education Course, New Residential Structures Training Modules, and New Residential Structures Continuing Professional...
Section 270
Maintenance of Records
Section 280
Reporting of Changes
Section 290
Withdrawal of Approval
Section 300
Board Authority to Audit Approved Education Courses and Training Modules
FORMS
Forms (18VAC15-40)
Chapter 60
Mold Inspector and Remediator Regulations [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 110
[Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
Section 130
[Repealed]
Section 140
[Repealed]
Section 150
[Repealed]
Section 160
[Repealed]
Section 170
[Repealed]
Section 180
[Repealed]
Section 190
[Repealed]
Section 200
[Repealed]
Section 210
[Repealed]
Section 220
[Repealed]
Section 230
[Repealed]
Section 240
[Repealed]
Section 250
[Repealed]
Section 260
[Repealed]
Section 270
[Repealed]
Section 280
[Repealed]
Section 290
[Repealed]
Section 300
[Repealed]
Section 310
[Repealed]
Section 320
[Repealed]
Section 330
[Repealed]
Section 340
[Repealed]
Section 350
[Repealed]
Section 360
[Repealed]
Section 370
[Repealed]
Section 380
[Repealed]
Section 390
[Repealed]

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