Reno, NV Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

Contractors — In general, anyone paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must be certified in lead-safe work practices. This includes all firms, even sole proprietorships. [...] Homeowners — If you are planning an RRP project in a pre-1978 home, EPA recommends that homeowners hire a lead-safe certified contractor who is certified and trained in lead-safe work practices. [...] Do-It-Yourselfers — Generally speaking, the RRP Rule does not apply to homeowners doing RRP projects in their own pre-1978 home. However, it does apply if you rent all or part of your home, operate a childcare center in your home or if you buy, renovate and sell homes for profit (i.e., a house flipper). [...] Renters — If you rent a pre-1978 home, your landlord or property management company must comply with the RRP Rule when performing work that disturbs paint. [...] Property Managers — Property management companies that perform, offer or claim to perform work that disturbs paint in a pre-1978 residential building or child-occupied facility must become a lead-safe certified firm. [...] Lead abatement is an activity designed to permanently address lead-based paint hazards in housing and child-occupied facilities (childcare facilities and preschools) built before 1978.