Lead paint in Huntersville homes built before 1978 is regulated by federal EPA Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and NC Lead Poisoning Prevention Program administered by NCDHHS. Contractors performing renovation work disturbing lead paint in pre-1978 homes must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified. Sellers and landlords must provide the federal EPA lead disclosure pamphlet.
NC DHHS Children and Youth Branch administers the NC lead-based paint program under 15A NCAC 18A.3100. Mecklenburg County Public Health investigates elevated blood lead levels in children and can require abatement. Federal RRP violations are enforced by EPA with fines up to 37,500 dollars per day. Contact Huntersville at (704) 875-6541 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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