Section 17-180. Training of Department Personnel  


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  • The  department,  in
      conjunction with the department of housing preservation and development,
      shall provide training for lead-based paint inspection  and  supervisory
      personnel.  No  department  personnel  shall  conduct  an inspection for
      lead-based paint pursuant to the health code unless that individual  has
      received  such  training.  At  a  minimum,  such  training  shall (1) be
      equivalent to the training required  under  regulations  issued  by  the
      United  States  environmental protection agency for the certification of
      lead-based paint inspectors  and  supervisors,  (2)  include  background
      information  pertaining  to  applicable state and local lead-based paint
      laws and guidance on identifying violations in a multiple dwelling,  and
      (3)  require that the individual has successfully demonstrated knowledge
      of  the  responsibilities  of  a  certified   inspector   or   certified
      supervisor,  as the case may be, and the requirements of sections 173.13
      and 173.14 of the health code or successor rules. The  department  shall
      provide  for  the  continuing  education  of  inspection and supervisory
      personnel.