Federal law requires lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 Durham housing. NC DHHS enforces the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program for renovation work in pre-1978 buildings.
Lead paint safety in Durham is regulated through a combination of federal law, North Carolina state regulations, and the Durham Housing Code. Under federal EPA rules (40 CFR Part 745), sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing must disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide the Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home pamphlet before signing a lease or purchase contract. North Carolina requires landlords to disclose lead-based paint hazards to current tenants at least 60 days before any renovations that disturb painted surfaces. The North Carolina Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program for Renovation, Repair and Painting (LHMP-RRP) requires certification for paid renovation work that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. NC dust standards set limits at 100 micrograms per square foot on floors, 500 on window sills, and 800 on window troughs. Durham Code Chapter 10, Article VI (Housing Code) requires that all rooms be free of defective paint and that interior and exterior surfaces be maintained in good condition. The Durham Housing Authority Housing Quality Standards checklist specifically addresses lead paint compliance in subsidized housing. Contact the NC DHHS Health Hazards Control Unit at (919) 707-5950 for lead paint questions.
Violations of federal lead paint disclosure requirements carry penalties of up to $19,507 per violation from the EPA. Failure to obtain RRP certification for renovation work in pre-1978 housing can result in fines from the NC DHHS. Durham Housing Code violations involving defective paint surfaces are enforced through the Code Enforcement Division.
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