Huntsville pre-1978 residential renovations must comply with EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR Part 745) requiring certified lead-safe firms. Alabama Department of Public Health administers lead programs.
The federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule requires that renovators disturbing more than 6 square feet interior or 20 square feet exterior of painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities be EPA-certified and use lead-safe work practices. Alabama Department of Public Health administers the lead poisoning prevention program. Huntsville landlords must provide EPA lead disclosure pamphlet to tenants of pre-1978 units.
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