Definitions.
Columbus City Codes § 4527.01
in effect4527.01 - Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Lead-based coatings" shall mean any paint, lacquer, or other applied liquid surface coating or putty which contains a quantity of lead more than five-tenths of 1 per centum (0.5 of 1%) lead by weight, calculated as lead metal, in the total nonvolatile content of liquid paints, or such standard, not to exceed five-tenths of 1 per centum (0.5 of 1%) in coatings as may hereafter be established by federal law or regulation.
(b) "Lead-bearing substances" shall mean any structural substance or material which contains 0.3 milligram per square centimeter or more of metallic lead, based upon the total nonvolatile content of the substance.
(c) "Surface" shall mean the outermost layer or superficial area of the interior or exterior of a dwelling or dwelling unit including but not limited to the walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, windows, window sills, window frames, baseboards, decks, porches, railings, woodwork, metal work, trim and fixtures of a dwelling or dwelling unit.
(Ord. 356-75.)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT45HOCO_CH4527LEBACOLEBESU_4527.01DEFetched: 10/27/2026