Lead-based paint disclosure and abatement in Palm Beach County follow federal EPA RRP Rule and HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule. Pre-1978 housing requires EPA-certified renovators for any disturbance over 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior. Florida defers to federal standards with no additional state lead law.
EPA Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (40 CFR Part 745) requires firms performing renovations on pre-1978 target housing to be EPA-certified, use lead-safe work practices, and provide the Renovate Right pamphlet to owners and occupants. Federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X) requires disclosure on sale or lease of pre-1978 housing. Florida Department of Health investigates childhood lead poisoning cases. PBC has older housing stock in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Riviera Beach, and Belle Glade with elevated lead risk. PBC Code Enforcement may cite peeling exterior paint as a public nuisance.
EPA RRP non-compliance: civil penalty up to $46,989 per violation per day. Failure to disclose lead at sale: triple damages plus attorney fees under federal law. PBC nuisance citation for peeling paint: $250 to $500.
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