Ohio Rev. Code § 3742 § 3742.36
Risk assessment of residential unit, child care facility, or school.
Operative Text
When the director of health or an authorized board of health determines pursuant to an investigation conducted under section 3742.35 of the Revised Code that a residential unit, child care facility, or school is a possible source of the child's lead poisoning, the director or board shall conduct a risk assessment of that property in accordance with rules adopted under section 3742.45 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3742.36 establishes a process by which the Director of Health or an authorized board of health must conduct a formal risk assessment of a residential unit, child care facility, or school when an investigation under § 3742.35 identifies that property as a possible source of a child's lead poisoning. The risk assessment must follow rules established under § 3742.45. This provision is triggered by a finding from a prior investigation, not by a complaint or request alone.
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Under Ohio Rev. Code § 3742.36, property owners of residential units should be aware that if a health authority's investigation under § 3742.35 links their property to a child's lead poisoning, a formal risk assessment of the property will follow. Compliant operators typically cooperate with health officials during such assessments and maintain records of any lead-related inspections, remediation work, or disclosures. Familiarity with the rules adopted under § 3742.45 can help property managers understand what a risk assessment entails and what standards apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3742.36 gives tenants and families the assurance that if a health investigation under § 3742.35 identifies their home as a possible source of a child's lead poisoning, the Director of Health or local board of health is required by law to conduct a risk assessment of that property. Tenants may contact their local board of health to inquire about the status of any investigation or risk assessment connected to their unit. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision interacts with their broader rights regarding habitability and lead hazard disclosure.
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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