Jacksonville follows federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule requirements for lead paint in pre-1978 structures. Florida Department of Health administers lead poisoning prevention programs. Landlords must provide lead disclosure to tenants under federal law. The city's Building Inspection Division enforces building code compliance.
Federal EPA 40 CFR Part 745 (the RRP Rule) requires that renovations disturbing more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing must be performed by EPA-certified renovators using lead-safe work practices. Florida does not have a state lead paint abatement licensing program beyond the federal EPA certification requirements; EPA Region 4 directly administers the RRP program in Florida. Federal law (42 USC 4852d) requires landlords and sellers to disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet to tenants before lease signing. Florida Statute Section 381.0056 directs the Florida Department of Health to establish lead poisoning screening and prevention programs. The Duval County Health Department provides lead testing for children. Jacksonville's adopted Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) references maintenance standards that include requirements to address deteriorating paint on pre-1978 structures during renovation. The Jacksonville Property Safety and Maintenance Code (Chapter 518) requires all structures to be maintained in a safe condition, which includes addressing lead paint hazards during renovation.
Federal RRP violations: fines up to $37,500/day per violation. Disclosure violations: treble damages in civil suits. Lead paint violations during renovation: work stoppage, fines.
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