Part IX. General Standards of Practice and Conduct
18VAC15-30-760. Responsibility to the public.
The primary obligation of the licensee is to the public. If the licensee's judgment is overruled and not adhered to when advising appropriate parties of circumstances of a substantial threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, the licensee will inform the employer or client, as applicable, of the possible consequences and notify appropriate authorities.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-770. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-780. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-790. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 31, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 2015; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-795. Response to inquiry and provision of records.
A. A licensee must respond within 10 days to a request by the board or any of its agents regarding any complaint filed with the department.
B. Unless otherwise specified by the board, a licensee of the board must produce to the board or any of its agents within 10 days of the request any document, book, or record concerning any transaction pertaining to a complaint filed in which the licensee was involved or for which the licensee is required to maintain records. The board may extend such timeframe upon a showing of extenuating circumstances prohibiting delivery within such 10-day period.
C. No licensee will provide a false, misleading, or incomplete response to the board or any of its agents seeking information in the investigation of a complaint filed with the board.
D. With the exception of the requirements of subsection A or B of this section, a licensee must respond to an inquiry by the board or its agent within 21 days.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-800. Notice of adverse action.
A. A licensee, accredited lead training provider, training manager, or principal instructor must notify the board of the following:
1. Any disciplinary action taken by any jurisdiction, board, or administrative body, including any (i) reprimand; (ii) license or certificate revocation, suspension, or denial; (iii) monetary penalty; (iv) requirement for remedial education; or (v) other corrective action against the individual's license or approval to conduct lead-based paint activities.
2. Any voluntary surrendering of a related license, certificate, or registration done in connection with a disciplinary action in another jurisdiction against the individual's license or approval to conduct lead-based paint activities.
3. Any conviction, finding of guilt, or plea of guilty, regardless of adjudication or deferred adjudication, in any jurisdiction of the United States of any (i) felony; (ii) misdemeanor conviction related to environmental remediation activity; and (iii) misdemeanor conviction, excluding marijuana convictions, there being no appeal pending therefrom or the time for appeal having lapsed.
B. The notice must be made to the board in writing within 30 days of the action. A copy of the order or other supporting documentation must accompany the notice.
C. Licensees, accredited lead training providers, training managers, or principal instructors may be subject to disciplinary action or removal of a lead training program accreditation for disciplinary actions taken by another jurisdiction.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-810. Grounds for disciplinary action.
A. The board has the power to reprimand, fine, or suspend or revoke the license or training program approval
of any licensee or training provider in accordance with § 54.1-516 of the Code of Virginia or this chapter when the licensee or training provider has been found to have violated or cooperated with others in violating any provision of Chapter 1 (§ 54.1-100 et seq.), 2 (§ 54.1-200 et seq.), 3 (§ 54.1-300 et seq.), or 5 (§ 54.1-500 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia or this chapter.
B. Any individual or firm whose license or training program approval is revoked will not be eligible to reapply for a period of 12 months from the effective date of the order of revocation.
C. Any unlawful act or violation of any provision of Chapter 5 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia or of the regulations of the board by any lead supervisor or lead worker may be cause for disciplinary action against the lead contractor for whom the individual works if it appears to the satisfaction of the board that the lead contractor knew or should have known of the unlawful act or violation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; Volume 31, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 2015; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-815. Prohibited acts.
The following acts are prohibited and any violation may result in disciplinary action by the board:
1. Violating, inducing another to violate, cooperating with another to violate, or combining or conspiring with or acting as agent, partner, or associate for another to violate any of the provisions of Chapter 1 (§ 54.1-100 et seq.), 2 (§ 54.1-200 et seq.), 3 (§ 54.1-300 et seq.) or 5 (§ 54.1-500 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia or any regulations of the board.
2. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or training program approval by false or fraudulent representation or maintaining, renewing, or reinstating a license or training program approval by false or fraudulent representation.
3. Failing to notify the board in writing within 30 days after any change in address or name.
4. Having been convicted, found guilty, or disciplined in any jurisdiction of any offense or violation enumerated in 18VAC15-30-800. Review of convictions will be subject to the requirements of § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.
5. Failing to notify the board in writing within 30 days of being convicted, found guilty, or disciplined in any jurisdiction of any offense or violation enumerated in 18VAC15-30-800.
6. Violating any provision of any federal or state regulation pertinent to lead-based paint activities.
7. Committing any action constituting negligence, misconduct, or incompetence in the practice of the profession, including:
a. Having undertaken to perform or performed a professional assignment that the licensee is not qualified to perform by education, experience, training, or appropriate licensure.
b. Not demonstrating reasonable care, judgment, or application of the required knowledge, skill, and ability in the performance of the licensee's duties.
c. Failing to act in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public when providing professional services.
8. Committing any action constituting engaging in improper, fraudulent, or dishonest conduct, including:
a. Making any misrepresentation or engaging in acts of fraud or deceit in advertising, soliciting, or in providing professional services.
b. Allowing a license issued by the board to be used by another.
c. Altering, falsifying, or issuing a fraudulent Virginia lead license or a training certificate.
9. Acting as or being an ostensible licensee for undisclosed persons who do or will control or direct, directly or indirectly, the operations of a licensee's business.
10. Failing or neglecting to submit information or documentation requested by the board or its representatives.
11. Refusing to allow state or federal representatives access to any area of an abatement site for the purpose of lawful compliance inspections.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-820. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.
18VAC15-30-830. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Volume 13, Issue 10, eff. April 1, 1997; Volume 16, Issue 11, eff. May 1, 2000; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003.