Islip, NY Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)
Key Facts
- Federal
- EPA RRP 40 CFR 745
- State
- NY PHL Article 13 Title X
- County
- Suffolk DOHS enforcement
- Pre-1978
- Disclosure required
- Fine
- Up to 22,000 federal
Summary
Islip landlords must comply with NY Public Health Law Article 13, Title X (Lead Poisoning Prevention) and federal EPA RRP Rule 40 CFR Part 745 for pre-1978 rental properties. Suffolk County DOHS investigates elevated blood lead cases and can order abatement.
Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Program Under the RRP Rule, firms that perform RRP projects that disturb lead-based paint in housing or child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must be trained and certified in lead-safe work practices. Learn about RRP Lead-Based Paint Activities Program Lead-based paint activities identify and address lead-based paint hazards in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, and include inspections, risk assessments and abatement projects. Learn about lead-based paint activities Lead in Drinking Water Lead can enter drinking water when lead pipes and plumbing materials containing lead corrode. EPA is taking action to address lead in drinking water and protect communities across the nation.
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Full Breakdown
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint and provision of the EPA pamphlet before sale or lease of pre-1978 housing (42 USC 4852d). Renovations, repairs, or painting disturbing more than 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior of pre-1978 painted surfaces must be performed by EPA-certified RRP firms. Suffolk County DOHS is the lead reference laboratory and enforcement agency for lead poisoning cases in children. Failure to remediate identified lead hazards after a health department order is a violation of NY PHL and can carry civil penalties.
Violations & Fines
Federal disclosure violations carry penalties up to 22,000 dollars per violation. NY state penalties for failure to remediate can reach 1,500 dollars per violation. Triple damages are available in private actions.
Sources & Official References
- [1]EPA Lead RRP
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