Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-1
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by provisions designed to: A. Regulate methods of lead-based paint removal which are dangerous to health, safety and property. B. Protect the health, safety and welfare of those workers participating in the removal of lead-based paints. C. Protect the health, safety and welfare of residents and individuals who are in and around the work area where lead-based paints are being removed.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-1 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's lead-based paint chapter. The provision sets out three core goals: regulating hazardous lead paint removal methods, protecting workers who perform that removal, and safeguarding residents and bystanders near work areas. It frames the entire chapter as a public health, safety, and welfare measure rather than a purely technical code.
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Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-1 signals that the chapter's requirements are grounded in protecting health and safety at every stage of lead paint removal. Property owners and managers who undertake lead paint removal projects generally ensure that their contractors follow methods approved under this chapter, that worker protections are in place, and that residents and neighbors are shielded from exposure during the work. Understanding this foundational purpose helps operators interpret the more specific requirements that follow in Chapter 91.
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Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-1 makes clear that the lead paint chapter exists, in part, to protect the health and welfare of people who live in or are near areas where lead paint removal is taking place. Tenants who believe lead paint work in or around their home is being conducted in an unsafe manner may reference this stated purpose when raising concerns with local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization. The protections outlined throughout Chapter 91 flow from the goals articulated in this provision.
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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