Fremont enforces California Health and Safety Code 17920.10 lead hazard standards and federal EPA RRP Rule for pre-1978 homes, with CDPH accreditation for inspectors.
Fremont follows California Health and Safety Code section 17920.10 which defines lead-based paint hazards as any condition that causes exposure to lead from deteriorated lead-based paint, dust, or soil that would result in adverse human health effects. Any such condition in a residence built before 1978 is a substandard housing condition enforceable by code compliance. Federal 40 CFR Part 745 (the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting or RRP Rule) requires contractors working in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities to be EPA-certified and follow lead-safe work practices including plastic containment, HEPA vacuuming, and wet cleaning. California requires CDPH accreditation under Title 17 CCR for lead inspectors, risk assessors, project monitors, and abatement workers. Federal Lead Disclosure Rule requires sellers and landlords to disclose known lead hazards.
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