Huntington follows federal EPA RRP Rule and NY State lead paint requirements. Rental properties built before 1978 require lead disclosure at lease signing. Suffolk County has aggressive lead poisoning surveillance for children under 6. Chapter 160 rental permits require lead-safe compliance where applicable.
Federal Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (EPA RRP) requires certified contractors for any disturbance of lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing. Landlords must provide EPA lead hazard information pamphlet at lease signing per federal law. NY Public Health Law Title 10 and Suffolk County Sanitary Code require blood lead testing for children at ages 1 and 2. Elevated blood lead levels trigger Suffolk County Department of Health Services inspections and abatement orders. Huntington Chapter 160 rental permit inspections include visual assessment for deteriorated paint in pre-1978 rentals. Violations can result in abatement orders and rental permit revocation.
Federal RRP violations: up to 37,500 dollars per day per EPA. Suffolk County abatement order violations: 1,500 dollars per violation plus daily penalties. Chapter 160 violations for lead hazards: up to 5,000 dollars per offense.
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