Section 17-181. Lead-based paint; dry scraping and dry sanding prohibited  


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  • The dry scraping or dry sanding of lead-based paint or paint of  unknown
      lead  content  in  any  dwelling,  day  care  center or school is hereby
      declared to constitute a public nuisance and a  condition  dangerous  to
      life  and  health. For the purpose of this section, dry scraping and dry
      sanding shall mean the  removal  of  paint  or  similar  surface-coating
      material  by  scraping  or sanding without using water misting to reduce
      dust levels or other method approved by the department.  The  department
      shall  promulgate such additional rules as necessary for the enforcement
      of this section.