Iowa Code ch. 135 § 135.102
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The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 17A, regarding the: 1. Implementation of the grant program pursuant to section 135.103. 2. Maintenance of laboratory facilities for the childhood lead poisoning prevention program. 3. Maximum blood lead levels in children living in targeted rental dwelling units. 4. Standards and program requirements of the grant program pursuant to section 135.103. 5. Prioritization of proposed childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, based on the geographic areas known with children identified with elevated blood lead level resulting from surveys completed by the department. 6. Model regulations for lead hazard remediation to be used in instances in which a child is confirmed as lead poisoned. The department shall make the model regulations available to local boards of health and shall promote the adoption of the regulations at the local level, in cities and counties implementing lead hazard remediation programs. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring the adoption of the model regulations. 7. Implementation of a requirement that children receive a blood lead test prior to the age of six and before enrolling in any elementary school in Iowa in accordance with section 135.105D.
Iowa Code § 135.102 directs the Iowa Department of Public Health to establish administrative rules governing several aspects of childhood lead poisoning prevention. These rules cover areas such as grant program administration, laboratory maintenance, acceptable blood lead levels in children in targeted rental housing, and standards for lead hazard remediation. The provision also requires the department to develop model regulations for local boards of health to use when a child is confirmed lead-poisoned, though local adoption of those model regulations is not mandated.
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Under Iowa Code § 135.102, landlords who own or manage targeted rental dwelling units should be aware that the Iowa Department of Public Health has rulemaking authority over lead hazard remediation standards that may apply when a child in their property is confirmed lead-poisoned. Compliant operators generally stay informed about the department's model regulations for lead hazard remediation, which are made available to local boards of health and may be adopted at the city or county level. Operators with properties in jurisdictions that have adopted local lead hazard remediation programs should familiarize themselves with any locally enacted rules derived from the department's model regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Code § 135.102 establishes the framework under which the Iowa Department of Public Health sets rules protecting children from lead poisoning in targeted rental dwelling units, including standards for acceptable blood lead levels and lead hazard remediation. Tenants with children who have been confirmed lead-poisoned may have protections available under locally adopted model regulations that stem from this provision. Tenants who believe their rental unit poses a lead hazard can explore options such as contacting their local board of health, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting the Iowa Department of Public Health for information about applicable rules and programs.
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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