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Municipal Code of Chicago Chapter 7-4 — Lead-Bearing Substances

Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 7-4 (Lead-Bearing Substances): 21 sections (§§ 7-4-010 through 7-4-160). Governs lead paint disclosure, maintenance of pre-1978 residential buildings, child care facilities and schools (§ 7-4-030), sale/transfer of items containing lead-bearing substances (§ 7-4-040), and enforcement (§ 7-4-160). Complements federal 24 CFR Part 35 and 40 CFR Part 745 at the city level. Confirmed live 2026-09-17 via Bright Data Web Unlocker.

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Provisions (20)

§ 7-4-010

Definitions

§ 7-4-020

Lead-bearing substance use

§ 7-4-030

Maintenance of residential buildings, child care facilities and schools

§ 7-4-040

Sale, transfer or distribution of items containing lead-bearing substances

§ 7-4-060

Warning statement

§ 7-4-065

Notice – Required

§ 7-4-070

Child care facilities must require blood lead level screening for admission

§ 7-4-075

Child care facilities must provide informational pamphlet

§ 7-4-080

Fees

§ 7-4-090

Inspection of buildings and commercial establishments

§ 7-4-095

Subpoena powers

§ 7-4-100

Procedures upon determination of lead- bearing substance

§ 7-4-105

Owner's obligation to post notice

§ 7-4-110

Manner of abatement of lead hazards

§ 7-4-115

Reporting requirements

§ 7-4-120

Violations

§ 7-4-130

Rules and regulations

§ 7-4-140

Emergency measures

§ 7-4-150

Remedies

§ 7-4-160

Enforcement

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