4 rules for unincorporated Rockland County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and HUD disclosure requirements apply to pre-1978 housing in Rockland County. NYS Public Health Law and DOH regulations require lead screening for children and response to elevated blood lead levels. Rockland County Health Department investigates pediatric lead poisoning cases.
EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule
In 1978, the federal government banned the sale of lead-based paint for use in homes, childcare facilities and preschools. Approximately three-quarters of the homes in the United States built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint. Children can live safely in these homes as long as paint and surfaces are in good condition and surfaces are kept clean. The key is to keep children from co...
Elevators in Rockland County are regulated under NYS Uniform Code and ASME A17.1 safety standards, enforced by local building departments for private elevators and by the NYS Department of Labor for most public and commercial elevators. Annual inspections and permits are required, and maintenance must be performed by licensed elevator contractors.
New York State Labor Law Section 240 (the Scaffold Law) imposes absolute liability on contractors and property owners for gravity-related injuries on elevated work sites in Rockland County. Scaffolds must comply with 12 NYCRR Part 23 Industrial Code requirements including guardrails, toe boards, and proper planking. Building permits from local town or village building departments (Clarkstown, Ramapo, Orangetown, Haverstraw, Stony Point) are required for most construction requiring scaffolding.
Pest control in Rockland County is primarily governed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) pesticide regulations at 6 NYCRR Parts 325-326 and NYS Public Health Law. Commercial pesticide applicators must be certified by DEC. Rockland County Department of Health addresses rodent and vector complaints. Local property maintenance codes in towns like Clarkstown and Ramapo require owners to keep premises free of rats, mice, and insects.
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