§27-2056.8 Violation in a Dwelling Unit Upon Turnover

   a.   Upon turnover of any dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling erected prior to January 1, 1960 or a dwelling unit in a private dwelling erected prior to January 1, 1960 where each dwelling unit is to be occupied by persons other than the owner or the owner's family, the owner shall within such dwelling unit have the responsibility to:

      (1)   remediate all lead-based paint hazards and any underlying defects, when such underlying defects exist;

      (2)   make all bare floors, window sills, and window wells in the dwelling unit smooth and cleanable;

      (3)   provide for the removal or permanent covering of all lead-based paint on all friction surfaces on all doors and door frames; and

      (4)   provide for the removal or permanent covering of all lead-based paint on all friction surfaces on all windows, or provide for the installation of replacement window channels or slides on all lead-based painted friction surfaces on all windows.

   b.   All work performed pursuant to this section shall be performed pursuant to the safe work practices promulgated pursuant to section 27-2056.11(a)(3) of this article.

   c.   Any owner who fails to comply with the provisions of subdivision a of this section, or the rules of the department of health and mental hygiene or the department promulgated pursuant to section 27-2056.11(a)(3) shall be liable for a class C immediately hazardous violation.