Initiative
Transcript: Joint enforcement and compliance assistance efforts on a small geographic area. increasing compliance within the regulated community; increasing awareness of the RRP Rule to the general public; strengthening relationships and providing knowledge to partners and change-makers. Found use of electric sander without HEPA attachment, which is a “Prohibited Practice” and use of improper containment Information Sessions Regulated Community Used Press Releases Flyers Informed by letter Homeowners (and Partners) Used Press Releases Robo Calls Fact Sheets Placed in public places/mailed to potential attendees Notifying Targets Letter of Inspection ESA Opportunity Info Session Identifying Inspection Targets $1.25 Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Inspections Choosing New Haven Tips from locals Certified RRP contractor and work crew repainting house built in 1911 Home owner gave permission to inspect, but didn’t want us “picking on her contractor” Contractor seen walking out of house with Tool kit in hand. Inspector stopped car and asked to inspect. Inspector had to call owner, who gave verbal approval of inspection. and Field Work Yale President's House - Hillhouse Avenue reduce lead-paint exposure Vol I, No. 1 Worksite Inspections Regulated Community and General Public Moving Forward Targeting Hazel Street Worked closely with Local Health Department Officials Researched building permits NAIC Business Code Listings Conducted “drive-by” worksite inspections Conducted office inspections of contractors and property managers Other forms used Worked with ORA to produce Press Releases Fact Sheets Social Media Posts Plans Underway for FY 15 traditional ways of identifying tips and complaints, referrals industry codes and financial screening Compliance Assistance Drive-by Inspection Both the city and the federal agency [EPA] are aggressively taking on lead-based paint poisoning... Smaller Place-based Efforts in 1 – 2 Cities: Coordinated inspections, compliance assistance, and press to increase RRP awareness and strengthen state and local partnerships Expected Changes from FY 14 Effort: Fewer inspections (likely 1 week with possible follow-up) Alternatives to public meetings House being “Partially- Gut- Rehabbed” on Interior New Windows recently installed New Porch Building Permit taped on Entrance Dangling Plywood over window Near Police Scene a few days before inspection Focusing our Efforts $17 Million Dollar Renovation; 200 new windows; Major Interior Renovation, Repair and Painting: Multiple Contractors, One Certified RRP Renovator: Learned info. from Fellow Guest/Contractor at Hotel Goals EPA, State and New Haven Health Department involved in decision • GIS Tool • Previously Known Information • Relationship with City and State Outreach Headline 5 The New Haven Register - May 20, 2014 The New Haven Initiative