When can a certificate of reoccupancy be issued?

A certificate of reoccupancy is issued when a property has undergone significant remediation actions to address lead hazards, particularly in cases of moderate and high-risk deleading. This ensures that the environment is safe for reoccupancy, confirming that all necessary lead abatement procedures are completed and the property meets safety standards.

Issuing a certificate under these circumstances is crucial to protect the health of occupants, especially children and pregnant women who are more vulnerable to the effects of lead exposure. It signifies that the property has been thoroughly assessed and mitigated of lead hazard risks, ensuring a safe living environment.

In contrast, units still under renovation wouldn't be eligible for reoccupancy because the work might still pose risks. A unit that merely shows minor cleaning does not satisfy the compliance requirements for lead safety, thus not warranting a reoccupancy certificate. Lastly, while an initial visual assessment is important in identifying lead hazards, it is not sufficient on its own for determining safe occupancy; actual remediation must be completed first.