Citrus Heights, CA Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)
Key Facts
- Federal Law
- EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR 745)
- State Law
- HSC §17920.10
- Pre-1978
- All triggered
- Contractor Cert
- EPA certification required
- Disclosure
- Required at sale/rental
Summary
Citrus Heights enforces lead-based paint standards under California Health & Safety Code §17920.10 and federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Contractors disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes must be EPA-certified and follow lead-safe work practices.
EPA's RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants' exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not apply to homeowners doing RRP projects in their own pre-1978 homes. However, it does apply if you rent all or part of your home, operate a childcare center in your home or if you buy, renovate and sell homes for profit (i.e., a house flipper). EPA administers the RRP Program in most Tribes, states and territories [...] Contractors: In general, anyone paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must be certified in lead-safe work practices. This includes all firms, even sole proprietorships.
Full Breakdown
Lead-based paint hazards are regulated through overlapping federal and California laws. The federal EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR Part 745) requires contractors performing renovation, repair, or painting in pre-1978 residences, child-occupied facilities, and daycares that disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior paint or 20 square feet of exterior paint to be certified, use lead-safe work practices, and provide the EPA 'Renovate Right' pamphlet. California Health & Safety Code §17920.10 defines deteriorated lead-based paint in pre-1978 dwellings as substandard housing: a code enforcement violation. California Department of Public Health lead programs require abatement by certified professionals. Real estate disclosure (federal Lead Paint Disclosure Rule, 1018) requires sellers and landlords to provide lead hazard information and a 10-day inspection opportunity to buyers. Property owners are responsible for maintaining paint in good condition; deteriorating paint in pre-1978 homes can trigger code enforcement and is a common rental habitability issue.
Violations & Fines
RRP violations: EPA fines up to $44,539 per violation per day. Code enforcement: substandard housing declaration, abatement order. Disclosure violations: civil and federal penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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