8 rules for unincorporated Nassau County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
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.
Elevators in Nassau County multi-family and commercial buildings require annual inspection by NY Department of Labor licensed inspectors under Labor Law §236 and 12 NYCRR Part 39. Operating permits must be posted in elevator cars.
Nassau County scaffolding governed by NY Labor Law 240/241 (Scaffold Law) and NYS Industrial Code Rule 23. Contractors face absolute liability for gravity-related injuries. Sidewalk sheds required for work above 40 feet per NYS Building Code.
Nassau County pest control regulated by NY Environmental Conservation Law Article 33 and 6 NYCRR Part 325. Commercial applicators need DEC certification. Nassau County Department of Health handles rodent and vector complaints. Neighbor notification required for outdoor pesticide use.
Nassau County enforces the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, which mandates sprinklers in new multifamily buildings over three stories, large single-family homes, and certain renovations exceeding fifty percent of value.
Childcare centers in Nassau County need a New York State Office of Children and Family Services license, fire-marshal inspection, NCDOH approval, and local zoning permits, with home-based daycares limited to set child counts under state law.
Several wealthy Nassau County villages limit oversized house construction through floor area ratio caps, lot coverage rules, and bulk regulations to preserve neighborhood scale; rules vary by village and zone.
Nassau County encourages adoption of the New York State Stretch Energy Code, NYStretch-2020, which exceeds baseline energy efficiency by about eleven percent; participating villages require it for new construction and major renovations.
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