Chapter 156 – Housing Code

9. Lead-Based Paint. A. Performance Requirement. (1) The dwelling unit shall be in compliance with HUD lead-based paint regulations, 24 CFR, part 35, issued pursuant to the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, 42 U.S.C. 4801, as amended, and the owner shall provide a certification that the dwelling is in accordance with such HUD regulations. (2) If the property was constructed prior to 1950, the family, upon occupancy, shall have been furnished the notice required by HUD lead-based paint regulations and procedures regarding the hazards of lead-based paint poisoning, the symptoms and treatment of lead poisoning and the precautions to be taken against lead poisoning. B. Acceptability Criteria. Same as performance requirement. 10. Access. A. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties, and the building shall provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire. B. Acceptability Criteria. The dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being maintained without unauthorized use of other private properties. The building shall provide an alternate means of egress in case of fire, such as fire stairs or egress through windows. 11. Site and Neighborhood. A. Performance Requirement. The site and neighborhood shall be reasonably free from disturbing noises and reverberations and other hazards to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants. B. Acceptability Criteria. The site and neighborhood shall not be subject to serious adverse environmental conditions, natural or human-made, such as dangerous walks, steps, instability, flooding, poor drainage, septic tank backups, sanitary sewage hazards or mudslides; abnormal air pollution, smoke or dust; excessive noise, vibrations or vehicular traffic; excessive accumulation of trash; vermin or rodent infestations; or fire hazards. 12. Sanitary Condition. A. Performance Requirement. The unit and its equipment shall be in sanitary condition. B. Acceptability Criteria. The unit and its equipment shall be free of vermin and rodent infestation.