Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a § 19a-111c
Abatement of lead in dwellings. List of encapsulant products. Regulations.
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(a) The owner of any dwelling in which the paint, plaster or other material is found to contain toxic levels of lead and in which children under the age of six reside, shall remediate such toxic levels of lead through testing, abatement or management of such materials consistent with regulations adopted pursuant to this section. The Commissioner of Public Health shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to establish requirements and procedures for testing, abatement and management of materials containing toxic levels of lead. (b) The commissioner shall authorize the use of any liquid, cementitious or flexible lead encapsulant product which complies with an appropriate standard for such products developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials or similar testing organization acceptable to the commissioner for the abatement and remediation of lead hazards. The commissioner shall maintain a list of all such approved lead encapsulant products that may be used in this state for the remediation of lead hazards. (c) (1) The Commissioner of Public Health may adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to regulate paint removal from the exterior of any building or structure where the paint removal project may present a health hazard related to lead exposure to neighboring premises. The regulations may establish: (A) Definitions, (B) applicability and exemption criteria, (C) procedures for submission of notifications, (D) appropriate work practices, and (E) penalties for noncompliance. (2) The Commissioner of Public Health may adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to regulate the standards and procedures for remediation of lead hazards, including testing, abatement and management of materials containing toxic levels of lead in any premises. (3) The commissioner may implement policies and procedures necessary to administer the provisions of this section while in the process of adopting such policies and procedures as regulations, provided the department posts such policies and procedures on the eRegulations System prior to adopting them. Policies and procedures implemented pursuant to this section shall be valid until final regulations are adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111c, owners of dwellings where paint, plaster, or other materials contain toxic lead levels and where children under six live must address those hazards through testing, abatement, or ongoing management in line with state regulations. The Connecticut Commissioner of Public Health is authorized to set the specific rules for how that remediation must be carried out, including which encapsulant products are approved for use. The provision also empowers the Commissioner to regulate exterior paint-removal projects that could expose neighboring properties to lead, and to set standards for lead-hazard remediation more broadly across any type of premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners covered by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111c are generally expected to identify whether paint, plaster, or similar materials in their dwellings contain toxic lead levels, particularly when children under six are residents. Compliant operators typically follow the testing, abatement, and management procedures established by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, and use only encapsulant products from the commissioner's approved list when remediating lead hazards. Owners planning exterior paint-removal work should also be aware that regulations under this section may impose notification requirements and specific work practices to protect neighboring properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111c establishes that dwelling owners have a legal obligation to remediate toxic lead levels in paint, plaster, or other materials when children under six live in the home, following state-established procedures. Tenants who believe their home contains unaddressed lead hazards may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision, file a complaint with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, or seek guidance from a local tenant-rights organization. Documenting conditions in the unit and reviewing the department's posted policies on the eRegulations System can help tenants understand what remediation standards apply to their situation.
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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