Lead-Safe Housing for Kids: Protecting Children in Federally-Assisted Homes
This act introduces new rules for federally-assisted housing built before 1978, where families with children under 6 years old reside or are expected to reside. Owners of such properties will be required to conduct mandatory lead-based paint hazard risk assessments and control identified hazards to ensure children's safety. The law aims to protect the health of the youngest residents.
Key points
Mandatory lead-based paint risk assessments for federally-assisted housing with young children.
Owners must control lead hazards within 30 days of identification.
Families with young children can relocate urgently if lead hazards are not controlled on time.
Visual assessment alone is not sufficient; detailed examinations are required.
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