Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2200
CERTIFIED LEAD FIRMS.
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Subpart 1. General requirements. A. A person who employs individuals to perform regulated lead work outside of the person's property must obtain certification as a lead firm according to Minnesota Statutes, section 144.9505, subdivisions 1 and 1g. B. Persons exempt from certification, as specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.9505, subdivision 1, paragraph (d), must comply with parts 4761.2000 to 4761.2700. C. A firm that is certified under this part and employs a subcontractor to perform regulated lead work must ensure that the subcontractor is licensed, certified, or registered under this chapter. Subp. 2. Application. An applicant for certification as a lead firm must submit to the commissioner: A. a completed application on a form provided by the commissioner; B. evidence of workers' compensation insurance as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 176.182, unless the applicant is not liable to pay workers' compensation under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 176. If the applicant is not liable to pay workers' compensation under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 176, the applicant must submit a letter to the commissioner, signed and dated, stating why the applicant is not liable. The Department of Health must be listed on the certificate of workers' compensation insurance as a certificate holder; and C. a $100 nonrefundable fee payable to the Minnesota Department of Health. Subp. 3. Expiration. A certificate issued under this part is valid for 12 months. A lead firm's certificate must be current for the firm to continue conducting regulated lead work. Subp. 4. Renewal. A certified lead firm must renew its certification annually. Certification may be renewed by submitting the information required under subpart 2. Subp. 5. Denial; conditions. The commissioner shall deny an application for certification if the applicant fails to comply with all applicable requirements in this part. The commissioner may also deny an application or set conditions on a certification according to Minnesota Statutes, section 144.99, subdivision 8. If a certification application is denied, the applicant: A. must be notified in writing of the denied certification application and the reasons for the denial; and B. is not required to pay a second fee if the applicant submits a second application according to subpart 2 within 30 days of receiving the notice that the application was denied. Fees are required for all subsequent applications.
Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2200 establishes the certification framework for lead firms in Minnesota — that is, businesses that employ workers to perform regulated lead work on properties they do not own. To operate legally, such firms must obtain and maintain a state-issued certificate, renewed annually, and must ensure that any subcontractors they hire are themselves properly licensed, certified, or registered. The certification process requires a completed application, proof of workers' compensation insurance (or a written explanation of exemption), and a $100 nonrefundable fee paid to the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Property owners and managers who hire outside contractors to perform regulated lead work on their properties should verify, under Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2200, that those contractors hold a current lead firm certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Health. If a certified lead firm is engaged and that firm uses subcontractors, the rule places the responsibility on the certified firm — not the property owner — to confirm that subcontractors are licensed, certified, or registered. Owners who perform regulated lead work themselves on their own property may fall under a different category but should still review the exemption provisions referenced in the rule to confirm their status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 4761 § 4761.2200 is designed to ensure that businesses hired to perform regulated lead work in residential settings are properly certified by the Minnesota Department of Health before that work begins. Tenants who believe that lead work in their home was performed by an uncertified firm may have grounds to raise a concern with the Minnesota Department of Health, which oversees certification and compliance under this rule. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help explain what options may be available when regulated lead work is conducted without proper certification.
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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