4 rules for unincorporated Rensselaer County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Homes built before 1978 are subject to federal EPA RRP Rule and NY Public Health Law 1370. Rensselaer County Department of Health investigates childhood lead poisoning cases and can order abatement. Disclosure required at sale and lease (Title X).
Elevators regulated under 12 NYCRR Part 14 by NY Department of Labor (outside NYC). Annual inspections by licensed elevator inspector required. Certificate of operation must be posted in cab. Applies to buildings in Troy, Rensselaer, and multi-family properties throughout the county.
Scaffolds in Rensselaer County follow NY State Uniform Code (19 NYCRR Part 1219) and NY Labor Law 240 (Scaffold Law). Local towns issue building permits; OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451 applies to commercial work.
Pest control in Rensselaer County regulated under NY State Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1226) and DEC pesticide rules (6 NYCRR Part 325). Commercial applicators must be DEC-certified.
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