Our friends at the National Center for Healthy Housing released the following breaking news:

• Require use of the lead-safe work practices to repair deteriorated paint on structures built before 1978. The LSWPs are those in EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule. In the rule, "paint" is presumed to be lead-based paint.


• Require carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units with combustion sources or an attached garage. There are exemptions for homes with ventilated or open attached garages.


• Prohibit the use of portable unvented fuel-burning space heaters to provide comfort heating.

• Requiring radon-resistant new construction in high-risk areas (counties designated as Zone 1 and Zone 2).


• Requiring removal, replacement, or remediation of interior porous or water-permeable surfaces with visible mold.


• Defining "sanitary" so code inspectors can more effectively apply the term that is used throughout the IPMC and modifying the definition of "infestation."


• Requiring use of licensed pest management professionals when a code official orders pest control.


• Establish clear provisions in the IPMC for standards to address specific health issues.