Where lead-based paint hazard reduction work is to be performed on the interior or exterior of buildings occupied by one or more tenants, not less than three business days before any lead-based paint hazard reduction work is to commence, the owner shall provide the following information.
(A) Content of notice. Provide written notice to tenants of the building on which the work is being performed that lead-based paint hazard reduction work is being performed. This notice shall be in compliance with the EPA pre-renovation notification rules set forth in 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E, shall be in the form of a sign, letter or memorandum, and shall prominently state the following:
Work is scheduled to be performed beginning __________ (date) on this property that may disturb or remove lead-based paint. The persons performing this work are required to follow federal and local laws regulating work with lead-based paint. You may obtain information regarding these laws, or report any suspected violations of these laws, by calling the City of Hamtramck at ________ (a number to be designated by the city). The owner of this property is also required to provide tenants with a copy of the lead hazard information pamphlet. Retaliatory action against tenants is prohibited by the Municipal Code.
(B) Lead hazard information pamphlet. The owner shall provide all tenants in the building with a copy of the lead hazard information pamphlet.
(C) Notice by contractor. Where lead-based paint hazard reduction work is being performed by a contractor on residential property, the contractor shall at least three business days prior to the commencement of the work, notify the property owner of potential lead hazards during the project by delivering to the owner a copy of the lead hazard information pamphlet.
(D) Early commencement of work by owner. A property owner may commence, or may authorize a contractor to commence, lead-based paint hazard reduction work less than three business days after providing notices required above when the work must be commenced immediately to correct an emergency condition, such as work necessitated by non-routine failures of equipment, that were not planned but result from a sudden, unexpected event that, if not immediately attended to, presents a safety or public health hazard, or threatens equipment and/or property with significant damage.
(E) Early commencement of work requested by tenant. Upon written request of a tenant, an owner may commence or authorize a contractor to commence, lead-based paint hazard reduction work on that tenant’s unit less than three business days after providing notices required in division (A) above.
(Ord. 2008-3, passed 3-11-2008) Penalty, see § 95.999