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.
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.
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.
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