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Table 1
Comparison of Regulatory Approaches
to Healthy Homes
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Housing / Property Maintenance Code |
Health / Sanitation Code |
Landlord -Tenant Law |
Product Standards |
Hazard Management Law |
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National Requirements |
Yes, for federally-assisted housing.
No, for other housing.
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No |
Lead disclosure and fair housing |
Yes, for specific products and general
standards. |
Yes for specific hazards such as lead,
asbestos, and pesticides. |
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State Requirements |
Several states |
Several states |
Most States |
Yes, for pesticides. All must be
consistent with federal. |
Generally yes for specific hazards in
addition to federal such as carbon monoxide and radon.
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Local Requirements |
Common except in rural areas |
Common but limited scope |
Common in large urban areas |
Uncommon |
Larger community for specific hazards in
addition to federal and state.
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Current National Models |
Yes, International Property Maintenance
Code (IPMC) |
No |
Yes, Uniform Residential Landlord and
Tenant Act (URLTA) |
Industry Consensus Standards |
Federal government and some associations
issue guidelines to address specific hazards.
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For More Information
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Housing Quality Standards
IPMC
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American Public Health (APHA)Association 1938 Principles |
URLTA |
Product
Standards |
Hazard Management Standards
EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule |
