Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2220
QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS; REQUIRED METHODS AND SUPERVISION.
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A. Individuals exempt from licensing requirements as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 144.9505, subdivision 1, paragraph (d), must complete lead hazard awareness and lead safe work practices training. Otherwise, only individuals who are licensed, registered, or trained according to this chapter may perform regulated lead work. B. Individuals who are exempt from the licensing requirements are not exempt from parts 4761.2580 to 4761.2680 and must perform lead hazard reduction according to the methods in parts 4761.2620 to 4761.2670. C. An individual licensed as a lead worker or lead supervisor may perform all types of lead hazard reduction. D. To conduct regulated lead work, a certified lead firm must employ: (1) lead workers, lead supervisors, lead inspectors, lead risk assessors, lead project designers, or lead sampling technicians with current licenses and registrations; or (2) interim controls workers. E. A person that is licensed or registered under this chapter and employs a subcontractor to perform regulated lead work must ensure that the subcontractor is licensed, certified, or registered. F. A licensed individual or certified lead firm must ensure that current lead licenses, registrations, or training diplomas are readily available at the work site for review by the commissioner's representative and the assessing agency with jurisdiction over the work site. Lead training course diplomas may be used in lieu of lead licenses only as provided in parts 4761.2240, subpart 5, item B; 4761.2260, subpart 6, item B; 4761.2280, subpart 5, item B; 4761.2300, subpart 6, item B; and 4761.2320, subpart 6, item B, for individuals engaged in regulated lead work. G. A lead supervisor must be assigned to each lead hazard reduction project and must be present during work area preparation and final cleanup. At least one lead worker at the site must be able to immediately contact the lead supervisor. The lead supervisor must be present at the work site within two hours after being contacted.
Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2220 establishes who may perform regulated lead work in Minnesota and under what conditions. Only licensed, registered, or specially trained individuals and certified lead firms are permitted to carry out this work, with specific roles—such as lead worker, lead supervisor, and lead inspector—each carrying defined scopes of authority. Firms using subcontractors must verify those subcontractors hold proper credentials, and a qualified lead supervisor must be assigned to every lead hazard reduction project, with a required on-site response window of two hours after being contacted.
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Property owners and managers overseeing regulated lead work under Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2220 generally ensure that every individual or firm they hire holds a current Minnesota lead license, registration, or recognized training credential before work begins. Compliant operators verify that any subcontractors brought onto a lead project are themselves licensed or certified, and they confirm that a lead supervisor is formally assigned to each project and can reach the work site within two hours of being contacted. Keeping copies of current licenses, registrations, or training diplomas readily accessible at the work site for review by the commissioner's representative is a standard practice under this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2220 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether the individuals performing lead hazard reduction work in or around their home hold the credentials required by Minnesota law—including current licenses, registrations, or training diplomas that must be kept available at the work site. If a tenant has reason to believe that unlicensed or uncertified individuals are conducting regulated lead work, they may consider contacting the Minnesota Department of Health, which oversees enforcement of this chapter, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Tenants may also ask to see the work-site documentation that this rule requires to be readily available for review.
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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