The Indoor Environments and Green Buildings Policy Resource Center
Profiles of Innovative State Programs: California - Mold and Dampness
California Department of Public Health,
Indoor Air Quality Section
Educational Resources on Mold and Dampness
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Indoor Air Quality Section addresses a variety of IAQ issues, including dampness and mold. The agency has developed a wide range of materials on the subject, including information developed specifically to assist housing code enforcement agencies in addressing dampness and mold problems in rental properties.
Developments in State Chemicals Policy:
Identifying and Regulating Priority Chemicals
Radon Control in New Home Construction
Developments in State Policy
Radon Control in New Home Construction
Developments in State Policy
Nebraska
In 2017, The Nebraska legislature enacted Legislative Bill 9, establishing a Radon Resistant New Construction Task Force. In 2018, the Task Force submitted recommended minimum standards for radon resistant new construction for consideration by the Governor and the legislature.
Indoor Air Quality in Rental Dwellings
State Laws Addressing Radon, Mold and Secondhand Smoke
Profiles of Innovative State Programs: Florida
Florida Department of Health,
Environmental Health Program
Educational Resources on Carbon Monoxide
The Florida Department of Health has developed short videos to educate the public about carbon monoxide. The videos, along with web-based information, describe the danger of CO poisoning as well how to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide inside buildings.
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Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Developments in State Policy
New Orleans, Louisiana
Citation: New Orleans, Louisiana Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-17 (Section 154)
Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Developments in State Policy
New York City
Citation: N.Y.C. Local Law No. 77 (codified at N.Y.C. Admin. Code 28-317.1—28-317.7 and 17-194.1); 24 Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) 8-01—8-09
Available:
Local Law: http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/ll77of2015.pdf