Section 202, General Definitions, shall be amended by inserting the
following definitions:
ABATE/ABATEMENT. When used in connection with lead-based
coating, the reduction of, removal of, or encapsulation of lead, followed
by thorough cleanup and post-cleanup treatment, from the surfaces
and sources that promote exposure resulting in the possibility of
lead toxicity or poisoning, which abatement shall be in a manner approved
or determined to be appropriate by the Code Official. The methods
of abatement and subsequent disposal of lead shall not present a hazard
to health from fumes, dust or vapors by inhalation, ingestion or absorption
through the skin and mucous membranes and shall be in accordance with
all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and safety standards
of the Township, the state and federal agencies.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The governing body of the
Township.
EXPOSED SURFACE. When used in connection with lead-based
coatings, all interior surfaces of a dwelling or other structures
which may be occupied by children and those exterior surfaces of such
dwelling or structures which are readily accessible to children under
six years of age, such as stairs, decks, porches, railings, windows,
doors and sidings. Any yard or other area in the vicinity of a dwelling
or structure, including without limitation, any soil, yard or other
area which may be subject to contamination from flaking or peeling
lead-based coatings or any other source of lead is also considered
an exposed surface.
LEAD-BASED COATING. Any paint, varnish, glaze or
other applied liquid surface coating and putty or plaster which contains
a quantity of lead in excess of 0.6 milligrams per square centimeter
of surface.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Northwest Regional Lancaster
County Police Department.
POLICE OFFICER. A member of the Police Department.
RECOGNIZED METHOD OF ANALYSIS. Any recognized method
of lead detection and analysis which results in measurement of lead
in milligrams in a square centimeter of a particular area, including
without limitation, a radio isotope x-ray fluorescent analyzer for
in-place determination of lead content.
TOWNSHIP. The Township of Mount Joy, Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania.
VEHICLE, HAZARDOUS. A vehicle, including but not
limited to an automobile, bus, van, truck, recreational vehicle or
trailer, which:
(1) Contains one or more broken windows or one or more missing doors
or a missing trunk or hood which allow entry into the vehicle by children
or vermin; or
(2) Is structurally unstable or supported by blocks, jacks or other devices
which may slip or move, presenting a danger to passersby; or
(3) Is parked upon property in such a manner as to obstruct the vision
of drivers or interfere with the free movement of pedestrians or traffic
or create a fire hazard.