Visual Lead Inspection and Correction Prior to Re-Occupancy of Rental Housing
San Diego Municipal Code § 54.1009
in effect§54.1009 Visual Lead Inspection and Correction Prior to Re-Occupancy of Rental Housing
For all rental dwelling units constructed prior to January 1, 1978, the responsible person shall conduct a visual inspection for deteriorated paint each time a tenant vacates the dwelling unit and prior to re-occupancy of the dwelling unit. The responsible person shall document the results of the visual inspection in writing on a form made available by the Director. Deteriorated paint shall be corrected prior to re-occupancy under this Division, unless lead-based paint testing proves the deteriorated paint is not lead-based paint. Inspection, testing, and correction documents shall be maintained for three years after the tenant vacates the dwelling unit. The visual inspection required by section 54.1009 is separate from the visual inspection required under section 54.1006.
(Added 4-8-2008 by O-19732 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)
(Amended 1-23-2025 by O-21912 N.S.; effective 2-22-2025.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter05/Ch05Art04Division10.pdf#page=19Fetched: 10/28/2026