Leveraging Federal Relief Funds to Create Healthier Schools

Published: June 9, 2021

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.

Identifying and Regulating Priority Chemicals

January 2020

Developments in State Policy

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.

State Laws Addressing Radon, Mold and Secondhand Smoke

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.

Why is this Project Important?

Developments in State Policy

New Orleans, Louisiana

Citation: New Orleans, Louisiana Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-17 (Section 154)

Available: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH26BUBUREHOST_ARTIINGE_S26-17SAME

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