NY Public Health Law Article 13 Title X and 10 NYCRR Part 67 regulate lead. Syracuse Lead Ordinance (Chapter 27 Article VI) requires proactive inspections for pre-1978 rental housing in high-risk areas. Federal EPA RRP rule applies to renovations.
Syracuse adopted one of NY's strongest lead laws requiring proactive inspection of rental units built before 1978 in lead-risk census tracts. Onondaga County Health Department enforces state lead poisoning prevention rules. Landlord disclosure required under federal Lead Disclosure Rule (24 CFR 35). EPA RRP certification required for renovators.
Syracuse lead violation: 250-1000 dollar fines per day. Failure to disclose: federal penalties up to 16,000 dollars per violation.
See how Onondaga County's lead paint rules stack up against other locations.
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