4 rules for unincorporated Orange County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Pre-1978 housing in Orange County NY is subject to the federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule requiring certified lead-safe renovators. NY Public Health Law Title 10 requires universal lead testing for children at ages 1 and 2. The Orange County Department of Health investigates elevated blood lead cases and can order abatement under 10 NYCRR 67.
EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule; Lead-Based Paint Activities Program; Pre-1978 Disclosure Requirements
Lead is a toxic metal that is harmful if inhaled or swallowed and can pose serious health risks. This is particularly important for young children, as well as pregnant women. Although most children in the U.S. have low levels of lead in their blood, some situations can increase their exposure and their blood lead levels. Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Program - Under the RRP Rule, firms th...
Elevators in Orange County NY are regulated under 12 NYCRR Part 26 by the NY Department of Labor. Annual inspections by a licensed elevator inspector are required, plus a full-load safety test every two years. A current Certificate of Operation must be posted in the cab. County buildings and multi-family buildings over three stories in Newburgh, Middletown, and Goshen face routine inspection.
Scaffold safety in Orange County NY follows NY Industrial Code Rule 23 (12 NYCRR Part 23) and NY Labor Law 240/241 (Scaffold Law). Municipal building departments in Middletown, Newburgh, and Port Jervis enforce permit requirements for scaffolds over 40 feet.
Pest control in Orange County NY is governed by the NY Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1226) and NY Public Health Law. Landlords must provide pest-free rental units under the implied warranty of habitability (NY RPL §235-b). Pesticide applicators must be certified under 6 NYCRR Part 325 by NYSDEC. Commercial applications near sensitive sites require 48-hour neighbor notice under ECL §33-1004.
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