§ 4527.06. Inspection and notice.

The Division shall inspect dwellings or dwelling units for the presence of lead-based coatings contained in loose, chipped, peeling or flaking paint or plaster or lead-hearing substances upon its own initiative or upon complaint. It may remove samples necessary for laboratory analysis.

Upon determination of the presence of metallic lead in a quantity of 0.3 milligram per square centimeter or more in the paint or plaster notice shall be given to the owner and all occupants by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the dwelling or dwelling unit.

Upon determination of the presence of metallic lead in a quantity of 0.3 milligram per square centimeter or more in said paint or plaster, the Division shall notify the health commissioner of the names and addresses of all occupants of the dwelling or dwelling unit and the names and addresses of the owners of the dwelling or dwelling unit. Occupant families with children six (6) years of age or younger shall be informed by the Division of the lead poisoning testing and treatment program available through the Columbus department of health. All physicians, nurses or public health officials who diagnose or suspect lead poisoning in any person shall report such findings to the Columbus health commissioner. The commissioner of health shall report such findings to the Division.

(Ord. 525-84.)