Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. VII § 13-83
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(a) Lead-based paint testing. The director of health may order the owner of a dwelling where lead hazards have been identified or verified by an authorized agent of the director of health to engage the services of an appropriate lead professional at the expense of the owner. The lead professional shall be responsible for comprehensive paint testing, documentation of paint conditions and evaluation of compliance with the requirements of the provisions of G.S. § 19a-111c, the RCSA Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Regulations, and other applicable Connecticut General Statutes and regulations. Where a child is in residence, a comprehensive lead inspection that will include comprehensive paint testing, dust testing, testing of bare soil areas, and potable water testing shall be performed by the lead professional. The owner shall provide a copy of the report that is generated by the lead professional to the director of health within a time frame that is specified by the director of health that is consistent with the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Regulations. (b) Lead abatement, lead hazard remediation, and lead management plans. Whenever the lead inspection report identifies lead hazards or intact painted surfaces that contain a toxic level of lead, the director of health shall order the owner to appropriately abate, remediate, and/or manage the condition(s) and may order the owner of the property to engage the services of an appropriate lead professional. The lead professional shall be responsible for the design of a lead abatement/hazard remediation plan and/or a lead management plan in accordance with the requirements of the RCSA Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Regulations. The lead abatement/remediation and lead management plans shall be submitted to the director of health within a time frame that is specified by the director of health that is consistent with the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Regulations. (c) Post abatement and lead hazard remediation inspection. The lead professional shall be responsible for a post abatement/hazard remediation inspection including clearance dust wipes following completion of the lead abatement/hazard remediation work. The report shall be submitted to the director of health within a time frame specified by the director of health that is consistent with the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Regulations. The director of health must approve the post abatement/hazard remediation inspection report and conduct a visual assessment prior to re-occupancy of areas that have been abated or remediated.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. VII § 13-83 establishes a framework for addressing lead hazards in residential dwellings. When lead hazards are identified, the local director of health has authority to require property owners to hire a qualified lead professional—at the owner's expense—to conduct comprehensive testing, design abatement or remediation plans, and perform post-work clearance inspections. Where a child lives in the dwelling, the required inspection is especially thorough, covering paint, dust, bare soil, and potable water. No area that has been abated or remediated may be reoccupied until the director of health approves the post-abatement inspection report and completes a visual assessment.
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Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. VII § 13-83, compliant property owners respond promptly when the director of health identifies or verifies lead hazards, engaging a qualified lead professional at their own expense. Operators generally ensure that all required reports—comprehensive inspection findings, abatement or remediation plans, and post-clearance documentation—are submitted to the director of health within the timeframes the director specifies, consistent with Connecticut's RCSA Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Regulations. Owners also coordinate with the director of health to obtain approval of the post-abatement inspection report and allow a visual assessment before permitting re-occupancy of any treated areas.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. VII § 13-83 gives tenants meaningful protections when lead hazards are present in their home, including a requirement that the property owner bear the cost of professional lead testing and any necessary abatement or remediation. Tenants with children in the household are entitled to a particularly comprehensive inspection covering paint, dust, soil, and drinking water. If a tenant believes a landlord is not complying with these requirements, they may contact the Glastonbury director of health to report concerns, and may also wish to reach out to a tenant-rights organization or consult Connecticut's lead poisoning prevention resources for guidance on available options.
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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