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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to investigations of lead-based paint hazards by independent and certified inspectors, and contractor certifications for construction activities that disturb lead-based paint, and to repeal subdivision 9 of section 20-386 and subdivision 15 of section 20-393 of such administrative code, relating to salespersons for home improvement businesses
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Lead Package - Investigations of lead-based paint hazards by independent and certified inspectors, and contractor certifications for construction activities that disturb lead-based paint.
Last recorded step: Local Law.
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This bill requires that, within five years of the bill’s effective date, a thorough inspection be conducted by at EPA-certified inspector and include a specified inspection protocol. It also requires home improvement contractors to show that they are EPA-certified to ensure that they are prepared to follow lead-related safety standards.
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