Requirements for working with Fix Lead SF

Providers of inspectional services to Fix Lead SF must:

1. Be a California Department of Public Health Lead-Certified Inspector Risk Assessor. 
2. Hold and maintain all required City and County licenses.
3. Hold and maintain general commercial liability coverage with a single limit of $1,000,000 or higher per each occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, including Contractual Liability, Personal Injury, Products and Completed Operations.  Add the City and County of San Francisco and Rebuilding Together San Francisco, their officers, representatives, and employees as additional insured on the policy; c/o Fix Lead SF at 49 South Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103.
4. Hold and maintain Workers’ Compensation (if applicable).
5. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in conducting business in San Francisco, CA. (e.g., has IRS W-9)
6. Be able to test paint, dust, and soil samples in accordance with Chapter 5 and 7 of the “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing”, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, July 2012.
7. Be able to follow additional sampling plan and reporting as required by the City.
8. Be able to analyze dust and soil samples by a laboratory that has been accredited by the EPA National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP).
9. Be able to provide documentation from the laboratory stating the minimum sampling area for a floor dust sample that will produce accurate readings at less than or equal to 10 ug/ft2.
10. Be able to provide a copy of the lead hazard risk assessment/paint inspection reports and Clearance Inspection reports within 5 business days.
11. Not cross-sell environmental or other services to property owners.  Inspectors may only advise the property owners to “call a professional who can advise or call the Department of Public Health at 415-252-3800”.

Lead work contractors must:

1. Be a California Department of Public Health Lead-Certified Supervisor.
2. Be part of an Environmental Protection Agency Certified Renovation Firm. 
3. Be a contractor licensed by the State of California’s License Board to perform the class and type of work required and ensure that any subcontractors meet the same requirement.
4. Conduct lead work in accordance with Chapters 8-13 of the “Guidelines for Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing” (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, July 2012).
5. Follow any additional work requirements as required by Fix Lead SF
6. Hold and maintain all required City and County licenses.
7. Hold and maintain general commercial liability coverage with a single limit of $1,000,000 or higher per each occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, including Contractual Liability, Personal Injury, Products and Completed Operations.  Add the City and County of San Francisco and Rebuilding Together San Francisco, their officers, representatives, and employees as additional insured on the policy; c/o Fix Lead SF at 49 South Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103.
8. Hold and maintain Pollution Liability Insurance applicable to activities and responsibilities under this Agreement with limits not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence combined single limit, including coverage for on-site third-party claims for bodily injury and property damage.  Add the City and County of San Francisco and Rebuilding Together San Francisco their officers, representatives, and employees as additional insured on the policy; c/o Fix Lead SF at 49 South Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
9. Hold and maintain Workers’ Compensation (if applicable).
10. Comply with applicable Cal-OSHA program regulations.
11. Comply with all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations in conducting business in San Francisco.
12. Comply with all applicable California hazardous waste regulations, including but not limited to hiring a California registered hazardous waste transporter when required.
13. Assist property owner in obtaining all applicable building permits.
14. Agree to perform work according to the Scope of Work prepared by Fix Lead SF.
15. Agree to have the Lead-Certified Project Monitor of Fix Lead SF monitor project progress and appropriate performance.