Showing ordinances that apply to North Merrick, NY
North Merrick is an unincorporated community (population 12,238) in Nassau County, New York. Because North Merrick is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Nassau County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The lead paint rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Nassau County follows NY Public Health Law Title 10 and federal EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rules for properties built before 1978. Rental properties must disclose lead-based paint and abate hazards when identified.
Federal 42 USC §4852d requires disclosure and EPA pamphlet delivery for pre-1978 housing sales and rentals. NY Public Health Law §1370-1376 regulates lead abatement by licensed contractors. Nassau County Department of Health investigates elevated blood lead levels (≥5 µg/dL) in children and may order inspection of residence. RRP-certified contractors required for renovations disturbing >6 sq ft interior or >20 sq ft exterior paint.
Disclosure failure: up to $16,000 per violation plus treble damages. Unlicensed abatement: state penalties and child exposure liability.
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