Renovations of pre-1978 homes in Cornelius must follow the federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, administered in NC by the Department of Health and Human Services. Contractors must be EPA-certified and use lead-safe practices.
Under 40 CFR Part 745, contractors performing renovations that disturb more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes must be certified under the EPA RRP Rule. NC DHHS Health Hazards Control Unit administers the program statewide. Contractors must provide the EPA Renovate Right pamphlet, contain dust, and follow cleaning verification procedures. Homeowners doing their own work are exempt from certification but should still follow lead-safe practices. Child-occupied facilities (daycares, schools) have stricter requirements.
Unlicensed renovation activity: EPA fines up to 37,500 dollars per day. NC DHHS can refer cases for federal enforcement.
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