Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.110
Lead clearance inspection required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) In addition to the requirements of section 240.100 , whenever the commissioner of health or a proper designee thereof issues a notice of violation to the owner or other natural person as defined in section 244.1840 (3) responsible for the maintenance of a one (1) to three (3) unit rental dwelling, rooming house or lodging establishment constructed prior to January 1, 1978 ordering the remedial repair of blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away interior surface paint the notice shall inform the recipient of the requirements of this section. A person actually performing or supervising the repair work, or the owner or other natural person as defined in section 244.1840 (3) responsible for the maintenance of the premises should that person perform or actively supervise the repair work, shall provide proof of training and licensure pursuant to, and shall ensure in writing to the inspector that all work is performed in compliance with, the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Program, 40 CFR Part 745. If the commissioner of health or the commissioner's designee has cause to believe that the requirements of 40 CFR Part 745 have not been followed, the responsible party shall obtain and submit a clearance inspection report as defined in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761 documenting compliance with all requirements. Alternatively, the responsible party may submit a lead risk assessment report in compliance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761 or an equivalent as approved by the commissioner of health establishing that the deficient surface coatings do not contain lead. The inspections, measurements and any required mitigation shall be completed in compliance with a protocol that shall be published, maintained and made readily available by the commissioner. The owner shall submit to the commissioner of health all applicable and necessary information documenting compliance with this section. (b) Effective date. This section shall become effective on June 1, 2011. ( 2011-Or-022 , § 1, 3-10-11; 2013-Or-159 , § 4, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 240.110 establishes lead-safety requirements that apply when a health official issues a violation notice for deteriorating interior paint in pre-1978 rental properties of one to three units, rooming houses, or lodging establishments. Anyone performing or supervising the repair work must demonstrate EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program credentials under 40 CFR Part 745 and confirm in writing that all work meets those federal standards. If the health commissioner has reason to believe the EPA rules were not followed, the responsible party must obtain and submit a clearance inspection report—or alternatively a lead risk assessment—under Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761, showing either full compliance or that the affected surfaces do not contain lead. All documentation must ultimately be submitted to the commissioner of health.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 240.110, operators of pre-1978 rental properties with one to three units should ensure that anyone they hire or directly supervise for paint-repair work holds the required EPA RRP Program training and licensure under 40 CFR Part 745, and that a written compliance confirmation is provided to the inspector. If the health commissioner questions whether federal lead-safe work practices were followed, the owner is responsible for obtaining and submitting a clearance inspection report or an approved lead risk assessment under Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761. Maintaining organized records of contractor credentials, written compliance statements, and any inspection reports is the kind of documentation practice that supports demonstrating compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 240.110 gives tenants in pre-1978 Minneapolis rental properties of one to three units a basis to expect that any paint-repair work ordered by the health department is carried out by trained, licensed workers following EPA lead-safe practices under 40 CFR Part 745. If there is reason to believe those standards were not met, the provision requires the responsible party—not the tenant—to obtain a clearance inspection or lead risk assessment under Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4761. Tenants who have concerns about whether lead-safe repair requirements were followed may contact the Minneapolis Department of Health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation should be on file and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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