Building Safety in Orange County, NY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Orange County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Orange County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Lead Paint

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.

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Heavy Restrictions

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...

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Orange County's Sanitary Code bans unvented flame space heaters in rentals unless the owner installs a carbon monoxide detector in the same room as the heater plus additional detectors near every sleeping room, under Article III, Section 5(2)(a); the alarms can't be removed or disabled except for service.

Orange County Carbon Monoxide Detector Rule

Some Restrictions

Orange County Sanitary Code, Article III § 5(2)(a) (Orange County Local Law No. 3 of 2017)

Exception: Unvented flame space heaters shall be permitted if they are installed and maintained properly, used as a secondary source of heat, a carbon monoxide detector is installed in the same room as the unvented flame space heater, and additional carbon monoxide detector(s) is/are installed in close proximity to all sleeping rooms. Maintenance of power source shall be the property owner's re...

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