NY Public Health Law Title 10 and 10 NYCRR Part 67 regulate lead paint hazards. Federal EPA RRP Rule requires certified renovators for pre-1978 housing disturbing over 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior. Oneida County health dept investigates elevated blood lead cases.
NYS Department of Health mandates blood lead screening for children at 1 and 2 years of age. Local health departments (Oneida County Health Department) respond to elevated lead cases (over 5 ug/dL) with home inspections and abatement orders. Utica and Rome have significant pre-1978 housing stock. Landlord disclosure required under federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act.
EPA RRP violations: up to 37,500 dollars per day. NY abatement order non-compliance: health dept penalties plus property lien.
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