(1) No firm may perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations for compensation any of the lead-based paint renovation activities described in WAC 365-230-330 without first being certified by the department. All certified firms shall employ only appropriately certified individuals to conduct lead-based paint renovation activities. The firm is responsible for ensuring that its employees follow the work practice requirements for renovation as described in WAC 365-230-330.

(2) A firm seeking certification shall submit to the department a completed application as described in this section.

(3) The firm shall maintain all records pursuant to WAC 365-230-340.

(4) Certification is transferable in the instance of acquisition of a certified firm by another entity. The acquiring firm must notify the department within 30 days of the change of ownership, and of any changes to information submitted on the original application.

(5) The certification period for renovation firms is five years from the date certification is issued. To maintain its renovation firm certification, a firm must be recertified by the department every five years.

(6) To retain certification, a firm shall submit to the department an application as described above prior to the expiration date listed on the firm's certification.

(7) A firm seeking certification shall have at least one certified individual employed with the firm.