Kent pre-1978 housing is subject to federal lead paint disclosure and RRP rules. Contractors must be EPA-certified and follow lead-safe practices under 40 CFR 745.
Lead paint regulation in Kent follows federal law. The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP, 40 CFR 745 Subpart E) requires any contractor performing renovation disturbing more than 6 square feet of painted surfaces interior or 20 square feet exterior in pre-1978 housing to be EPA-certified, use lead-safe practices, and provide the EPA pamphlet. Washington Department of Commerce and Ecology coordinate state compliance. Violations carry federal penalties up to $38,000 per violation. Kent contractors must also hold Washington state contractor registration.
Disclosure failures can lead to federal fines and civil liability for occupant injuries. RRP violations carry EPA penalties and state contractor license consequences.
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