Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-2
General precautions
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The following precautions must be taken prior to the commencement of removing lead-based paint: A. The work area must be established and maintained so that children, bystanders, pets and other living animals cannot enter into the work area and contaminants cannot escape into the environment. Only workers should be allowed into the work area. In no event shall paint scrapings, paint chips, paint dust or wash water containing the above be permitted to enter an adjoining property without the owner's consent. B. For interior work, floors must be covered with drop cloths. Furniture and/or other objects in the work area must be tightly sealed in plastic or removed to protect them from the enormous increase in lead-bearing dust. C. For exterior work, windows and vents must be sealed to prevent lead-bearing dust from entering the structure. Ground cloths must be used to collect paint chips and debris.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-2 establishes a set of mandatory precautions that must be in place before any lead-based paint removal work begins. The rule requires that the work area be physically contained so that children, bystanders, pets, and other animals are kept out, and so that contaminants cannot spread beyond the work zone. For interior jobs, floors must be covered and furnishings sealed or removed; for exterior jobs, windows and vents must be sealed and ground cloths used to catch debris. Paint scrapings, chips, dust, or contaminated wash water may not reach a neighboring property without that owner's consent.
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Property owners and managers overseeing lead-based paint removal in Brighton must ensure full compliance with ch. 91 § 91-2 before work begins, not after. A compliant operator typically establishes a clearly defined and enforced work area that excludes all non-workers, lays down appropriate drop cloths or ground cloths depending on whether the job is interior or exterior, and seals windows, vents, and furnishings as required. Operators also generally confirm that no paint debris or contaminated water migrates to adjacent properties, which requires coordination with neighboring property owners if any such contact is anticipated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-2, tenants have an interest in knowing that lead-paint removal work in or around their home must follow specific containment procedures before it starts. If work is being performed and precautions such as floor coverings, sealed furnishings, or restricted work-area access appear to be absent, that may indicate a potential violation of this provision. Tenants who have concerns can document conditions, reach out to Brighton's local code enforcement or housing authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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