D.C. Code tit. 8 § 8-231.12
Accreditation of training providers.
Operative Text
(a) An individual or business entity may not provide training on performing lead-based paint activities under this subchapter unless accredited by the Mayor in accordance with this section. (b) (1) To receive accreditation, a training provider shall: (A) Submit an application to the Mayor that shall include the following information: (i) Qualifications of all training managers and instructors; (ii) Copies of all instructor and student course materials for each course offered, including materials covering requirements specific to District of Columbia statutes or regulations; (iii) A description of the facilities and equipment available for lecture and hands-on training; and (iv) Any other information determined by the Mayor to be necessary for approval of an application for accreditation; and (B) Pay a reasonable application fee. (2) The Mayor may exempt any District government agency or nonprofit organization for payment of the application fee and may revise the application fee as necessary to cover the administrative costs through rulemaking. (c) Where appropriate, the Mayor shall accredit an educational services provider that already has been accredited by another state, EPA, or HUD, on a reciprocity basis, without a complete application; provided, that the educational services provider: (1) Submits a copy of those portion of its course materials covering requirements specific to District statutes or regulations; and (2) Pays the fee provided for in subsection (b)(1)(B) of this section. (d) Accreditation by the Mayor shall expire 3 years from the date of issuance.
Under D.C. Code § 8-231.01 et seq. § 8-231.12, no individual or business entity may offer training on lead-based paint activities in the District of Columbia without first obtaining accreditation from the Mayor. Accreditation requires submitting an application with instructor qualifications, course materials, and facility descriptions, along with a fee—though certain government agencies and nonprofits may be exempt from that fee. Providers already accredited by another state, the EPA, or HUD may qualify for reciprocal accreditation with a streamlined process. All accreditations expire three years from the date they are issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hire contractors or staff for lead-based paint activities should verify that any training provider they use holds current accreditation under D.C. Code § 8-231.01 et seq. § 8-231.12. Compliant operators generally confirm that the training entity has been approved by the Mayor and that its accreditation has not lapsed, since accreditation expires every three years. Relying on an unaccredited training provider could mean that workers are not considered properly trained under District law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Code § 8-231.01 et seq. § 8-231.12 establishes that anyone providing lead-based paint training in the District must be accredited by the Mayor, which is intended to ensure that workers handling lead hazards in residential properties receive qualified instruction. Tenants concerned about whether lead-paint work in their home was performed by properly trained individuals may look into whether the training provider held valid accreditation at the time. Tenant-rights organizations and the District's relevant housing or environmental agencies can be resources for understanding how this accreditation requirement connects to broader lead-safety protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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