Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-065
Notice – Required (Chicago Lead-Bearing Substances Ordinance)
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Any commercial establishment that offers paint or other supplies intended for the removal of paint shall display, in a prominent and easily visible location, a poster or provide a brochure, containing, at a minimum, the following: (1) a statement that dry sanding and dry scraping or paint in dwellings built before 1978 is dangerous; (2) a statement that the improver removal of old paint is a significant source of lead dust, the primary cause of lead poisoning; and (3) contact information where consumers can obtain more information. A commercial establishment may utilize the poster or brochure available from the Department or from the Illinois Department of Public Health or from another source so long as it meets the minimum criteria of this section. (Added Coun. J. 12-13-06, p. 94902, § 1)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-065, any commercial establishment that sells paint or paint-removal supplies must display a poster or provide a brochure warning customers about the hazards of dry sanding or scraping paint in pre-1978 dwellings. The notice must explain that improper removal of old paint is a leading source of lead dust and a primary cause of lead poisoning, and must include contact information for consumers seeking more details. The material can come from the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Illinois Department of Public Health, or another source, as long as it meets the section's minimum content requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who operate or supply paint and paint-removal products at a commercial establishment in Chicago should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-065 places the disclosure obligation on the seller, not the property owner directly—but landlords who purchase such supplies may encounter these notices at the point of sale. Compliant establishments generally keep an approved poster prominently displayed or have brochures readily available at the point of purchase, sourced from the Chicago or Illinois Department of Public Health or another qualifying source. Landlords undertaking renovation work in pre-1978 buildings should take note of the underlying hazard warnings these materials communicate about lead dust risks from dry sanding and scraping.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-065 gives consumers the right to receive clear warnings about lead paint hazards when purchasing paint or paint-removal supplies from a commercial establishment in Chicago. If a store selling such products does not display a poster or offer a brochure meeting the section's minimum requirements, that may represent a violation of this provision. Tenants concerned about lead paint hazards in their homes, or who believe a retailer is not complying with this rule, can seek more information through the Chicago Department of Public Health or a local tenant-rights organization.
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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