(1) Install window well inserts in all windows or protect window wells by another method approved by the Department.

(2) At least once a year, with the consent of the tenant, and at each change of tenant, perform visual on-site inspection of all interior and exterior painted surfaces and components at the property to identify deteriorated paint.

(3) Promptly and safely remove or stabilize lead-based paint if more than one square foot of deteriorated lead-based paint is found on any interior or exterior surface located within any area of the dwelling to which access by tenants is not restricted. An owner shall assure that all surfaces are free of deteriorated lead-based paint within 30 days after deteriorated lead-based paint has been visually identified or within 30 days after receipt of a written or oral report of deteriorated lead-based paint from any person including the Department, a tenant, or an owner of a child care facility. Because exterior paint repairs cannot be completed in cold weather, any exterior repair work identified after November 1 shall be completed no later than the following May 31, provided that access to surfaces and components with lead hazards and areas directly below the deteriorated surfaces is clearly restricted.

(4) If more than one square foot of deteriorated paint is found on any exterior wall surface or fixture not covered by subdivision (3) of this subsection, the owner shall:

(5) For any outdoor area, annually remove all visible paint chips from the ground on the property.

(6) At least once a year, using methods recommended by the Department, thoroughly clean all interior horizontal surfaces, except ceilings, in common areas accessible to tenants.

(7) At each change of tenant, thoroughly clean all interior horizontal surfaces of the dwelling, except ceilings, using methods recommended by the Department.

(8) Post, in a prominent place in buildings containing rental target housing units or a child care facility, a notice to occupants emphasizing the importance of promptly reporting deteriorated paint to the owner or to the owner's agent. The notice shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the owner or the owner's agent.

(1) File with the Department by the due date an EMP compliance statement certifying that the essential maintenance practices have been performed, including all the following:

(2) File the statement required in subdivision (1) of this subsection with the owners' liability insurance carrier and the Department.

(3) Provide a copy of the statement to all tenants with written materials regarding lead hazards approved by the Department.

(4) Prior to entering into a lease agreement, provide approved tenants with written materials regarding lead hazards approved by the Department, along with a copy of the owner's most recent EMP compliance statement. The written materials approved by the Department pursuant to this subdivision shall include information indicating that lead is highly toxic to humans, particularly young children, and may even cause permanent neurological damage.

(1) File with the Department by the due date an EMP compliance statement certifying that the essential maintenance practices have been performed, including all the following:

(2) File the statement required in subdivision (1) of this subsection with the owner's liability insurance carrier; the Department for Children and Families; and with the tenant of the facility, if any.

(2) RRPM activities, including worksite preparation and cleanup of work areas, in target housing and child-occupied facilities shall be performed only by a person who has successfully completed an accredited RRPM training program or a person who works under the direct, on-site supervision of a person who has successfully completed the training, unless the property is exempt pursuant to subsection (b) or (e) of this section.

(3) A person engaging in RRPM activities shall comply with section 1760 of this chapter and related rules adopted by the Commissioner.

(4) A person engaging in RRPM activities shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid creating lead hazards during any RRPM project that is not a minor RRPM activity.

(5) RRPM activities performed for compensation shall be conducted only by a licensed RRPM supervisor or under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed RRPM supervisor.

(1) is exempt from this section;

(2) shall comply with section 1760 of this chapter; and

(3) shall dispose of all lead-based paint in accordance with the rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Conservation.

(1) file with the Department an RRPM compliance statement pursuant to rules adopted by the Commissioner, unless the property is exempt pursuant to subsection (e) of this section; and

(2) abide by any rules pertaining to the maintenance of lead-based paint and provision of notice to tenants as may be prescribed  by the Commissioner.

(2) An owner of a facility, or owner's representative, shall fully inform a tenant who intends to operate a child care facility on the premises of the requirements of this section.

(2) An owner of rental target housing or a child care facility or owner's representative shall provide a copy of the written inspection report to the Department for review and determination of exempt status.

(3) A new written inspection report shall be required to maintain exempt status if lead hazards are created as a result of RRPM activities performed or if previously inaccessible components are exposed after the date of the original written inspection report.

(4) If a property has been remodeled, it is not exempt from this section unless the full requirements of this section have been met.