N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 130A-453.04
Certification and other requirements of firms that perform inspections, risk assessments, or abatements.
Operative Text
A firm or other entity shall not perform or offer to perform an inspection, risk assessment, or abatement of target housing or a child-occupied facility unless the entity is certified by the Department as a firm that is qualified to perform the activity. An entity that performs an inspection, risk assessment, or abatement of target housing or a child-occupied facility shall not use an individual to perform the inspection, risk assessment, or abatement unless the individual is certified by the Department to perform the activity. (1997-523, s. 1.)
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-453.04, any firm or other entity that wants to inspect, assess risk, or perform abatement work on target housing or child-occupied facilities must first obtain certification from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (or its designated agency). Beyond firm-level certification, the rule also requires that every individual actually carrying out such work hold their own personal certification. Both layers of certification must be in place before any covered activity begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hire outside contractors for lead-related inspections, risk assessments, or abatement work on target housing or child-occupied facilities should verify, before any work starts, that the contracting firm holds valid certification under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-453.04. Compliant operators typically request documentation showing both the firm's certification and the individual certifications of every worker who will perform the activity on-site. Keeping copies of those credentials on file is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate due diligence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-453.04 establishes that tenants in target housing or child-occupied facilities have a right to expect that any firm and any individual performing lead inspections, risk assessments, or abatement work in their home is properly certified by the state. If a tenant has reason to believe uncertified work was performed, they may consider contacting the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to inquire about certification status or file a concern, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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