(A) All Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Officers shall receive Kentucky state accredited training sufficient to become either a Certified Lead-Hazard Inspector or Certified Lead-Hazard Risk Assessor pursuant to 902 KAR 48:030.
(B) During an inspection performed by the Department of a Rental Housing Unit for which this chapter is applicable, officers shall conduct a visual inspection of the property and take all other reasonable steps for the purposes of identifying lead-based hazards. In the instance that there is reasonable suspicion of a lead-based hazard following an inspection, the Louisville Metro Department of Code Enforcement shall notify the Department of Public Health and Wellness.
(C) Upon the identification of a probable lead-based hazard the Department of Public Health shall take all necessary steps to ensure the owner remediates all lead-based hazards. The owner shall be issued an Order of Correction and given 14 days to remediate the violation and show valid proof of remediation. Absent such proof, a citation shall be issued pursuant to this chapter. Each day that a violation continues after a citation has been issued or notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(D) The owner of a rental housing unit with an identified lead-based hazard shall have all fines doubled for subsequent citations after the issuance of an initial notice or citation. In addition, all relevant local agencies shall be notified as to the status of the property. The Department shall notify the Jefferson County Attorney's Office and/or Commonwealth Attorney's Office for the purpose of investigating criminal charges if the owner's actions are deemed intentional, wanton, or reckless in regards to the health and safety of their tenants.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 183-2022, approved 12-7-2022)