Kan. Admin. Regs. 28-72 § K.A.R. 28-72-14
Work practice standards; inspection.
Operative Text
(a) Except as provided in K.S.A. 65-1,203 and amendments thereto, a lead inspection or any portion of a lead inspection shall be conducted only by a lead inspector or risk assessor, and all inspections shall be conducted according to the procedures specified in this regulation. (b) When conducting an inspection, the lead inspector or risk assessor shall select the following locations according to the documented methodologies in K.A.R. 28-72-13 (d)(1) and shall test for the presence of lead-based paint: (1) In a residential dwelling and child-occupied facility, each interior component with a distinct painting history and each exterior component with a distinct painting history shall be tested for lead-based paint, except those components that the lead inspector or risk assessor determines to have been replaced after 1978 or not to contain lead-based paint; and (2) in a multifamily dwelling or child-occupied facility, each component with a distinct painting history in every common area, except those components that the lead inspector or risk assessor determines to have been replaced after 1978 or not to contain lead-based paint. (c)(1) Paint shall be sampled according to both of the following requirements: (A) The analysis of paint to determine the presence of lead shall be conducted using the documented methodologies in K.A.R. 28-72-13 (d)(1). (B) All collected paint chip samples shall be analyzed according to K.A.R. 28-72-19 to determine if the samples contain detectable levels of lead that can be quantified numerically. (2) The lead inspector or risk assessor shall prepare an inspection report, which shall include the following information: (A) The date of each inspection; (B) the address of the building; (C) the date of the construction; (D) apartment numbers, if applicable; (E) the name, address, and telephone number of the owner or owners of each residential dwelling; (F) the name, signature, and certificate number of each certified lead inspector or risk assessor, or both, conducting testing; (G) the name, address, and telephone number of the lead activity firm employing each lead inspector or risk assessor, or both, if applicable; (H) each testing method and device or sampling procedure, or both, employed for paint analysis, including quality control data and, if used, the serial number of any x-ray fluorescence (XRF) device and a copy of the XRF device user's certificate of training provided by the equipment manufacturer; (I) a summary of laboratory results, categorized as positive or negative, and the name of each recognized laboratory that conducted the analysis, along with the laboratory's certification number; (J) floor plans or sketches of the units inspected, showing the appropriate test locations and any identifying number systems; (K) a summary of the substrates tested, including the identification of component, component integrity, paint condition and color, and test identification numbers associated with the results; and (L) the results of the inspection expressed in terms appropriate to the sampling method used. (d) Time frame for submission of reports. The inspection report shall be provided to the owner of the property within 20 business days after completion of the lead inspection.
K.A.R. 28-72-14 establishes the procedural standards that govern lead-based paint inspections in Kansas residential dwellings, child-occupied facilities, and multifamily common areas. Only a certified lead inspector or risk assessor may conduct these inspections, and they must follow specific documented methodologies for selecting test locations and analyzing paint samples. After the inspection is complete, a detailed written report covering dates, building information, testing methods, laboratory results, and floor plans must be delivered to the property owner within 20 business days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under K.A.R. 28-72-14, property owners who commission a lead inspection should expect to receive a formal inspection report within 20 business days of the inspection's completion. Compliant operators verify that the professional they hire holds a valid Kansas lead inspector or risk assessor certificate and is affiliated with a recognized lead activity firm. The report itself must contain specific elements—including apartment numbers, XRF device serial numbers if applicable, laboratory certification numbers, and floor plans—so retaining and reviewing the completed report for all required components is a standard part of responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
K.A.R. 28-72-14 sets out the rights of occupants to have lead inspections performed only by qualified, certified professionals using documented testing methods. If a lead inspection has been conducted on a property where you live, the regulation requires that a comprehensive report be delivered to the property owner within 20 business days of the inspection. Tenants who have concerns about whether an inspection was properly conducted or whether results were disclosed may contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or explore whether a violation of these standards can be raised in a relevant legal or administrative proceeding.
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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