II LEAD LAWS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
SUMMARY:
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, CHAPTER 7-4 and
RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE CHICAGO
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
I. Purpose
A. The purpose of Chapter 7-4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Chicago is to reduce and prevent the occurrence of lead poisoning in the children of Chicago by:
1. Prohibiting the use or application of leaded substances in any structure frequented or used by children, such as child care facilities, homes, schools, and toys. (CHICAGO, ILL., MUNICIPAL CODE §7-4-020)
2. Authorizing the City or its representative to carry out inspections for lead hazards, to order the mitigation of any lead hazards, and to have a remedy against those who do not comply with the requirements of the Code. (CHICAGO, ILL., MUNICIPAL CODE §7-4-100; CHICAGO, ILL., MUNICIPAL CODE §7-4-150)
3. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Health to establish regulations for carrying out the provisions of the Code. (CHICAGO, ILL., MUNICIPAL CODE §7- 4-130)
B. The purpose of the Commissioner of Public Health’sregulations is to ensure that all lead abatement, mitigation, or removal work is performed in a manner that will not endanger the health or well-being of any person. (CHICAGO, ILL., MUNICIPAL CODE §7-4-130)
