Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
 
chapter
Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations [18 VAC 15 ‑ 30]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for firms and individuals conducting lead-based paint abatement activities.
State Authority 54.1-501
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the lead-based paint abatement profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (12) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cameron Parris  / Regulatory Operations Administrator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: Cameron.Parris@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-9183    FAX: (866)350-5354    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review of Virginia Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 08/15/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Update to 18VAC15-30-510 and DIBR Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2023.
2022 Asbestos and Lead Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2023.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2021.
Temporary Fee Reduction - 2021
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2021.
Amendment of Trade or Fictitious Name Requirement
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2020.
2019 Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2020.
2017 Lead Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2018.
Amendment of Language re Exam Fee Cap 2013 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2015.
Correct language for renewal of accredited lead training program Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations - Regulatory Reform Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2015.
Fee Adjustment 2012 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Lead renewal change Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Amendment to Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors Lead-Based Paint Activity Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2006.
Amendment to the Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations to comply with EPA Final Rules
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2004.
Amendment to Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2003.
Amendment to Lead-Based Paint Activities Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2017 Lead Temporary Fee Reduction
Final Stage withdrawn on 11/17/2017 prior to publication in The Virginia Register.
Lead Temporary License 08-2010 Emergency/NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 11/10/2010 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/13/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/17/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/24/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/22/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is