Where required because of the tenancy of an at-risk occupant, lead hazards must be
mitigated as provided for in chapter 128.1 of title 42 or abated pursuant to chapter 24.6 of title 23.
(4) In each instance where there is reason to believe that lead-based substances are present,
the enforcing officer shall either ascertain whether the lead hazard mitigation standard
has been met, or confirm whether suspect substances are lead-based by arranging for
a comprehensive environmental lead inspection which conforms to department of health
regulations.
(5) In all instances where either compliance with mitigation standards cannot be confirmed
by the enforcement officer by review of certifications for the same or where substances
are confirmed to be lead-based by an environmental lead inspection, and there exists
a lead exposure hazard, the enforcing officer shall identify necessary lead hazard
reductions that must be taken pursuant to department of health regulations.
(6) In all instances where lead-based substances are identified on a dwelling, a dwelling
unit, or premises occupied by a child suffering from “lead poisoning”, as defined
in the Rhode Island Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, §§ 23-24.6-1 through 23-24.6-26, the enforcing officer shall consider these instances under “emergencies”, pursuant
to § 45-24.3-21.
(7) During the portion of the year when there is a need for protection against mosquitoes,
flies, and other flying insects, every door, opening directly from a dwelling unit
to outside space, must have supplied properly fitting screens having at least sixteen
(16) mesh and a self closing device; and every window, door, or other device with
openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, must be supplied
with screens.