Babylon pre-1978 housing subject to federal EPA RRP Rule and NY Title 10 NYCRR Part 67 Lead Poisoning Prevention. Rental property owners must disclose known lead hazards and provide EPA pamphlet. Suffolk County Health Dept enforces abatement when child lead poisoning identified.
Federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 USC 4851) and EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (40 CFR 745) apply to pre-1978 housing renovations disturbing 6+ sq ft interior or 20+ sq ft exterior. EPA certified firms required. NY Public Health Law Title X and 10 NYCRR Part 67 require lead poisoning reporting to Suffolk County Department of Health. When a child has elevated blood lead level (5+ mcg/dL), DOH inspects and can order abatement. Landlord disclosure (federal Title X) required at lease signing: EPA pamphlet, disclosure form, known hazards.
Federal RRP violations: EPA penalties up to 37500 dollars per day per violation. Disclosure failures: 11000 dollars per unit. NY abatement order non-compliance: 10 NYCRR civil penalties, potential criminal charges under Public Health Law.
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