Pre-1978 residential properties in Mecklenburg County are subject to federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) enforced by NC DHHS Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Certified firm required for any disturbance over 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior.
NC administers the federal RRP Rule under 15A NCAC 41C. Contractors must be EPA-certified renovator firms and use lead-safe work practices including containment, HEPA vacuuming, and verification cleaning. Disclosure under 24 CFR 35 requires landlords and sellers to provide the federal lead hazard pamphlet and known-lead disclosure before sale or lease. Mecklenburg County Public Health responds to blood lead level elevations over 3.5 mcg/dL with environmental investigations and may order abatement under NCGS 130A-131.9.
EPA civil penalties up to 37,500 dollars per day per violation. NC may pursue parallel action.
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Mecklenburg County, NC
All residential swimming pools in unincorporated Mecklenburg County must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing and self-latching...
Mecklenburg County, NC
HOAs in Mecklenburg County may impose fines up to 100 dollars per violation per day under NCGS 47F-3-107.1 after a hearing before an adjudicatory panel of un...
Mecklenburg County, NC
NCGS 7A-38.3F requires pre-litigation mediation for most HOA disputes in Mecklenburg County other than assessment collection. Either party may initiate media...
Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues building permits for all in-ground and above-ground residential pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons. Permit...
Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County does not impose a minimum or maximum night cap on STR bookings in unincorporated areas. NCGS 160D-1207 preempts registration-based night c...
Mecklenburg County, NC
Hot tubs and spas in Mecklenburg County require an electrical permit and must have a lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 in lieu of a fence. Minimum 5-f...
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