Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-115
Reporting requirements (Chicago Lead-Bearing Substances Ordinance)
Operative Text
Any person who orders, authorizes, analyzes or performs a test to determine the blood lead level of a Chicago resident and is required to report the results of such test pursuant to Section 7 of the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act shall also report the results of such test to the department. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary to implement this section. (Added Coun. J. 12-13-06, p. 94902, § 1)
Chicago Municipal Code § 7-4-115 extends the blood lead level testing reporting requirements already established under Illinois state law. Any individual or entity involved in ordering, authorizing, analyzing, or performing a blood lead level test on a Chicago resident must report those results not only to the state as required by the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, but also to the Chicago city department. The city commissioner is empowered to issue additional regulations to carry out this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Chicago should be aware that § 7-4-115 creates a dual reporting obligation for blood lead level tests conducted on Chicago residents. If a landlord arranges or is otherwise involved in lead testing — for example, as part of a remediation or compliance process — any party who orders, authorizes, analyzes, or performs such a test must report results to the relevant Chicago department in addition to fulfilling state reporting duties. Compliant operators typically maintain documentation of all lead testing activities and confirm that testing professionals are aware of this local reporting requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 7-4-115, Chicago residents who undergo blood lead level testing have the benefit of a local reporting layer on top of state law, meaning results must be reported to the Chicago city department as well as to state authorities. Tenants who believe test results were not properly reported may consider contacting the Chicago Department of Public Health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or follow-up steps may be available. This provision also gives the city commissioner authority to issue regulations that could further define how these reporting obligations are carried out.
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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