La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § IV-107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section IV-107 - Inspection of Premises [formerly paragraph 4:004]
A. When the state health officer is informed of a case of lead poisoning, he shall cause to have inspected the dwelling in which the person with lead poisoning resides, or has recently resided, if the occupants of such dwelling consent, after reasonable notice, to such inspection. The state health officer may, as he deems necessary, cause to have inspected other residences or premises which the person with lead poisoning frequents.
B. [formerly paragraph 4:005] The purpose of such inspection shall be to identify possible sources of lead poisoning. The inspection may include: in situ testing with an X-ray fluorescence analyzer or other method approved by the state health officer; collection of paint, dust, soil, and water samples for laboratory analysis; visual inspection for objects which may contain lead; and interviews with the person with lead poisoning or others with knowledge of the person's behavior and habits.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § IV-107

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1225 (June 2002).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4 and 5. In particular, see R.S. 40:1299.20 et seq.