Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-19
Toxic substances
Operative Text
(a) Every owner of a premises shall provide and maintain the premises free from hazards to health, as determined by the director of health, due to the presence of toxic substances, or suspected toxic substances. (b) No owner or occupant shall apply lead-based paint to any surface of any dwelling or dwelling unit. (c) Existing interior or exterior painted surfaces that contain in excess of 0.06% lead shall be abated or protected in a manner approved by the director of health.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-19 establishes that residential properties must be kept free of toxic or suspected toxic substances that pose health hazards, as determined by the local director of health. The provision flatly prohibits applying lead-based paint to any surface of a dwelling or dwelling unit. Additionally, any existing painted surfaces—interior or exterior—that contain more than 0.06% lead must either be removed or protected through a method the director of health approves.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-19, compliant property owners generally conduct regular assessments to identify toxic or suspected toxic substances on their premises and address any hazards flagged by the director of health. Operators avoid applying lead-based paint to any dwelling surface and, when existing paint is found to contain more than 0.06% lead, arrange for abatement or an approved protective treatment. Maintaining documentation of inspections, test results, and any remediation work performed in accordance with director-of-health approvals is a common practice among operators managing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-19 gives tenants the right to live in a premises free from toxic substances, including protection against lead-based paint hazards on any dwelling surface. If a tenant suspects that painted surfaces in their unit contain elevated lead levels or that other toxic substances are present, they may report concerns to the Bloomfield director of health, who holds authority under this provision to determine whether a hazard exists and require corrective action. Tenants can also reach out to local tenant-rights organizations or consult a housing attorney to better understand the options available when a landlord may not be meeting the obligations set out in § 12-19.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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