Federal EPA RRP Rule requires certified contractors for renovations on pre-1978 homes in Auburn. Sellers and landlords must disclose known lead hazards under Title X and federal disclosure rules.
Lead-based paint regulation in Auburn is primarily federal, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule (40 CFR 745 Subpart E) requires that contractors performing renovations, repairs, or painting disturbing more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 be certified and follow lead-safe work practices. Individual renovators must be trained and certified through EPA-approved courses. Washington Department of Commerce enforces the RRP rule in Washington. Under Title X (federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act), sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing must provide the EPA lead hazard pamphlet, disclose known lead-based paint and hazards, and include specific contract language. Failure to comply can result in federal penalties up to $37,500 per violation and private lawsuits. Auburn issues building permits that may trigger RRP compliance for pre-1978 structures.
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