(a) For the purpose of determining the presence of lead within the City, a trained lead technician from the Health Bureau, operating under the Office of Economic Development, shall use an XRF instrument. This instrument is approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program within the City and the test results obtained by a representative of the Health Bureau when using this instrument shall be conclusive as to the question of presence or absence of lead paint.
(b) When the Office determines that the presence of lead paint or lead bearing substance upon any premises creates a health hazard to children or other persons, they shall issue a thirty (30) day notice to the owner or occupant to eliminate the hazard; however, at the discretion of the Office additional time may be granted to remove, reduce or remedy such condition. Lead paint shall be completely removed from any surface which can be chewed or eaten by children. Loose, cracked, chipped, blistered, peeling lead paint or other accessible surfaces shall be covered with an approved, durable, protective material.
(c) The methods used for the removal of lead paint shall not present a hazard to health from fumes, dust or vapors by inhalation or absorption through the skin and mucous membranes and shall be in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and safety standards and practices of the City and state and federal agencies.
(Ord. 5-98. Passed 6-2-98.)