When the director is informed of a case of lead poisoning, he shall cause to have inspected the premises in which the victim resides, or has resided within the past twelve months, if the occupants of said premises consent, after reasonable notice, to such inspection. If the occupant refuses admittance, an agent of the director or of any local board of health or code enforcement agency may apply for a search warrant to permit entry. A court may issue a warrant upon a showing that a victim of lead poisoning resides in said premises. The findings of such inspection shall be reported to the director and to the appropriate enforcement authorities.
A dangerous level of lead found in premises inspected pursuant to this section or otherwise, shall be reported immediately to the owner of the building, all mortgagees and lien holders of record, the director, and all affected tenants as outlined below. The owner of such building shall comply with any order to correct violations issued by the director, any local board of health or any code enforcement agency within the time established by regulations promulgated by the director. Except as otherwise provided, abatement or containment of lead shall not be required unless the premises has been occupied by a poisoned child within the past twelve months or is occupied by a child under six years of age. When dangerous levels of lead are present on the exterior of the building or in common areas, notice shall be given to all occupants of the building; and when such levels are present only within particular premises, notice shall be given to the occupants of the premises involved. The director shall promulgate regulations specifying the form and content of all required notices.