Pre-1978 Redmond homes fall under the federal EPA RRP Rule and Title X disclosure. Contractors must be EPA certified, use lead-safe practices, and deliver the Renovate Right pamphlet before renovation.
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, which is regulated by federal law and administered in Washington by the state Department of Commerce and EPA Region 10. The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X) requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint and hazards, provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home, and give a 10-day inspection opportunity for buyers. The EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745) requires that renovation work disturbing more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities be performed by a certified firm using certified renovators and lead-safe work practices. The contractor must provide the Renovate Right pamphlet to owners and tenants before work. Washington certifies lead-abatement workers and firms under WAC 365-230. Day care centers and schools serving children under 6 are child-occupied facilities with the same rules. Homeowners doing work on their own home are exempt from RRP but should still follow lead-safe practices. Violations can result in EPA fines up to tens of thousands of dollars per day.
RRP violation: EPA civil penalty up to $40,000+ per violation per day. Title X disclosure violation: triple damages to buyer or tenant.
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