4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Lead paint regulations apply to pre-1978 housing in Allegheny County under federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X), EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, and PA Lead Certification Act (35 P.S. §5901). Allegheny County Health Department investigates childhood lead poisoning cases. Landlords must provide EPA lead hazard pamphlet and known-hazard disclosure.
40 C.F.R. Part 745 Subpart E (EPA Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule)
anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not apply to homeowners doing RRP pro...
Elevator maintenance in Allegheny County regulated under PA Department of Labor and Industry Elevator Safety Act (34 Pa. Code Ch. 7) and ASME A17.1 Safety Code. Annual inspections required by PA-certified inspectors. Operating certificates must be posted. Pittsburgh multifamily elevators also subject to city inspection under City Code.
Scaffolding for construction in Allegheny County municipalities must comply with PA Uniform Construction Code (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. Pittsburgh requires right-of-way permits for sidewalk scaffolds via DOMI.
Allegheny County Health Department enforces Article VI Housing and Article XXIII Rodent Control requiring property owners to keep premises free of rats, roaches, and other vermin. Pittsburgh Code Chapter 635 adds local property maintenance enforcement.
3 cities in Allegheny County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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