NY requires lead-safe work practices in pre-1978 housing. Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health runs the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and inspects child day care homes. NY Public Health Law 1370 and federal RRP Rule apply.
NY PHL 1370-a requires landlords to remediate lead hazards in pre-1960 housing where a child under 6 resides and tested with elevated blood lead. EPA RRP Rule requires certified renovators for pre-1978 work disturbing more than 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior. DBCH issues orders to address lead violations.
NY PHL violations: up to 2,000 dollars per day. EPA RRP violations: up to 37,500 dollars per day per violation.
See how Dutchess County's lead paint rules stack up against other locations.
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