Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities

Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities

Rule Chapter 0400-13-01-Lead-Based Paint Abatement became effective June 5, 2024. It replaces and amends Chapter 1200-01-18, which was effective September 26, 2000. Rule Chapter 0400-13-01-Lead-Based Paint Abatement implements Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) Section 68-131-401 et seq., Part 4-Tennessee Lead-Based Paint Abatement Certification Act of 1997.  The State of Tennessee Lead Hazard Program became an EPA-authorized program on January 17, 2001.

The LBP Rule requires that LBP activities conducted in "target housing" and "child-occupied facilities" in the State of Tennessee must be conducted by firms and individuals certified by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).

• To become an LBP certified firm, download Application to Conduct Lead-based Paint Activities, Form CN-1298
  
• To become an LBP-certified individual: 
  • Application to Conduct Lead-based Paint  Activities - Individual (CN-1297)
    
  • Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act (EVEA) Attestation (CN-1497)
    

Additional links to assist in the LBP Program:

• 0400-13-01 Lead Based-Paint Abatement Regulations
• Accredited Asbestos and Certified Lead-Based Paint Professionals in TN

Lead Abatement Certification