Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 641 - Public Health Department › Chapter 69 - Renovation, Remodeling, and Repainting- Lead Hazard Notification Process › Rule 641-69.3 - Notification Required in Target Housing

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 3, July 24, 2024
A person who performs renovation, remodeling, or repainting of
				target housing for compensation, except for emergency renovation, remodeling,
				or repainting of target housing, and except for minor repair and maintenance
				activities that disrupt less than 1.0 square feet of painted surface, must do
				the following prior to commencing the work:
(1) Provide the pamphlet, Lead Poisoning: How
			 to Protect Iowa Families, or the federal pamphlet, Renovate Right, to the owner
			 and adult occupant of each dwelling unit where renovation, remodeling, or
			 repainting will be performed. The pamphlet shall be provided no more than 60
			 days prior to commencing the work.
(2) Obtain a signed, dated acknowledgment
			 from the owner and known adult occupant of each dwelling unit where renovation,
			 remodeling, or repainting will be performed affirming that they have received
			 the pamphlet prior to the start of renovation, remodeling, or repainting and
			 are aware of the potential health hazards from remodeling, renovating, or
			 repainting housing containing lead-based paint. The acknowledgment shall be
			 obtained no more than 60 days prior to commencing the work.
a. The acknowledgment shall include the
			 owner's and occupant's names and the address of the residential dwelling
			 undergoing renovation, remodeling, or repainting.
b. The acknowledgment shall include the
			 following language:
I have received the pamphlet entitled Lead Poisoning: How to
				Protect Iowa Families or the federal pamphlet, Renovate Right, prior to the
				start of renovation, remodeling, or repainting and am aware of the potential
				health risk associated with remodeling, renovating, or repainting housing
				containing lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards.
c. Below the statement, the acknowledgment
			 shall require the signature of the owner and occupant, along with their dates
			 of signature.
d. If a signature
			 cannot be obtained from an adult occupant, the person must certify in writing
			 that the pamphlet has been delivered to the dwelling and that a written
			 acknowledgment could not be obtained from an adult occupant. Such certification
			 must include the address of the unit to be remodeled, renovated, or repainted,
			 the date and method of delivery of the pamphlet, the name of the person
			 delivering the pamphlet, the reason for lack of acknowledgment (e.g., occupant
			 refuses to sign, no adult occupant available), the signature of the person
			 conducting the renovation, remodeling, or repainting, and the date of
			 signature.
e. The type shall be
			 clear and legible.
f. The
			 acknowledgment may be included as a separate sheet or as a part of any written
			 contract or service agreement. The acknowledgment must be completed prior to
			 commencing the work.
g. If the
			 parties use a written contract or agreement which is written in a language
			 other than English, the acknowledgment text shall be written in the same
			 language as the text of the contract or agreement.