Chicago, IL Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

7-4-020 Lead-Bearing Substance Use. No person shall use or apply lead-bearing substances; (a) In or upon any exposed surface of a dwelling or dwelling unit; (b) In or around the exposed surfaces of a residential building, child care facility, school or other structure frequented by children; (c) In or upon any figures or other objects used, installed, or located in or upon any exposed surface of a dwelling or residential building, child care facility, school, or intended to be used, installed, or located and that in the ordinary course of use, are accessible to and chewable by children; (d) In or upon any toys, furniture, or other articles used by and chewable by children; (e) Within or upon a residential building or dwelling, child care facility, school, playground, park or recreational area, or other areas regularly frequented by children. 7-4-030 Maintenance of residential buildings, child care facilities and schools. It is the duty of every owner of a dwelling, residential building, child care facility or school to maintain the dwelling, residential building, child care facility or school in such a manner so as to prevent the existence of a lead hazard. 7-4-120 Violations. (a) Violation of any section of this chapter or any failure to comply with any order authorized pursuant to this chapter shall be punishable by a fine not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense. Each day that such violation or noncompliance exists shall be considered a separate offense.