Lead Poisoning Prevention Act Public Lists

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, as amended in the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act of 2002, is designed to prevent lead poisoning in children and pregnant women. Under this Law, the RI Department of Health's Environmental Lead Program must maintain certain public lists in order to alert the public about rental properties that pose a high risk for lead poisoning.

The three public lists, mandated by § 23-24.6-23 Compliance and enforcement., include:

a) Highest Risk Premises

Properties declared unsafe for habitation by children under age six (6).

b) Properties with Multiple Poisonings

Properties that have been the source of multiple lead poisonings and are not currently lead safe.

c) Ongoing Violations (2^nd NOV)

Owners of property that have been cited with a 2nd Notice of Violation due to ongoing lead hazards.

For general information about lead poisoning in Rhode Island, visit the RI Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program's web site.

If you believe your name and/or property should not appear in these lists, please call (401) 222-1417.