Lead paint in Galt pre-1978 homes is covered by HSC 17920.10 and the federal EPA RRP Rule. Contractors disturbing painted surfaces must be EPA-certified; sellers and landlords must disclose known hazards.
HSC 17920.10 deems deteriorated lead-based paint a substandard building condition and housing nuisance. The EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR Part 745) requires EPA-certified firms and certified renovators for any renovation, repair, or painting disturbing more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior painted surface in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities. Required practices include containment, prohibited practices (no open-flame burning, no power sanding without HEPA), and thorough cleanup with verification. Sellers and landlords must disclose known lead hazards per federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X). California also requires the Combined Hazards Book disclosure. Childhood lead poisoning cases must be reported to CDPH. Licensed lead inspectors and abatement workers must be California Department of Public Health certified.
EPA RRP non-compliance: federal fines up to 37,500 dollars per violation per day. Failure to disclose: triple damages under federal law.
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