Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-77
Lead paint
Operative Text
No person shall use a paint containing more than six one-hundredths of one percent (.06%) of metallic lead, based on the total nonvolatile content of the paint, on the interior of any apartment or room in any dwelling to which this Code applies, or in any location accessible to children on the interior or exterior of any said dwelling. An owner shall be deemed in compliance with this section if he removes paint containing more than one (1) percent of metallic lead from the aforesaid surfaces of a dwelling, and recovers such surfaces with a paint containing less than [six hundredths (0.06) of] one percent of metallic lead. However, an owner may cover surfaces on which paint containing more than one six one hundredths of one percent (.06%) of metallic lead is present without removing such paint first, if the material and the method used to cover the surface are approved by the division.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-77 prohibits the application of paint containing more than 0.06% metallic lead on the interior of any covered dwelling or in any area accessible to children on the interior or exterior. A dwelling owner can achieve compliance either by fully removing paint that exceeds 1% metallic lead and repainting with a compliant product, or by covering the high-lead surface without removal if the covering material and method are approved by the relevant division. The rule applies to any person performing painting work, not just property owners.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-77, compliant property operators ensure that no paint exceeding the 0.06% metallic lead threshold is applied anywhere inside a covered dwelling or in child-accessible exterior areas. When high-lead paint (above 1%) is present, operators typically either remove it and repaint with a compliant product, or obtain division approval for an encapsulation method before covering the surface. Maintaining documentation of approved materials and methods, as well as records of any paint products used, is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-77 gives tenants—especially those with children—a basis to raise concerns when high-lead paint is present or when new paint applied in their unit may exceed the permitted metallic lead content. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated may consider contacting the Syracuse Code Enforcement office, which oversees compliance with the city's housing code, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Keeping notes and photographs of any visible deteriorating paint or recent painting work in child-accessible areas can be useful when reporting a potential violation under this section.
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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