Section 843.90  Lead Safe Housing Maintenance Standards and Requirements

a)         Except for properties where all lead-based paint, leaded plumbing, or other identified lead hazards have been removed, successful LDAP applicants shall agree to the responsibilities described in Department-approved Lead Safe Housing Maintenance Standards upon completion of lead abatement or mitigation. These shall include, but not be limited to:

1)         Employing lead-safe cleaning methods following contracted work;

2)         Actions to be taken by owners and tenants where deteriorated paint, water leaks or water damage has occurred;

3)         Ensuring that the entire property is cleaned prior to vacancy or turnover to new tenant or ownership;

4)         Ensuring that identified leaded plumbing materials are replaced and actions to be taken by owners and tenants prior to and after replacement;

5)         Employing a lead abatement contractor to conduct work on known lead-bearing surfaces that have not previously been addressed;

6)         Allowing the Department or LDAP administrative agency reasonable access to the property for up to five years for the purpose of inspection to ensure these requirements are being met.

b)         A signed copy of the Lead Safe Housing Maintenance Standards shall be provided to the owner and occupant, and the original will be kept by the LDAP administrative agency. A copy shall be provided to all current and future occupants of the child care facility or residential property.

c)         Failure to maintain properties in accordance with these standards is a violation of the Act and this Part and may subject the recipient to fines and penalties pursuant to Section 16(g) of the Act.