Reno follows federal EPA Renovation Repair and Painting rules for pre-1978 homes. Contractors must be EPA-certified lead-safe renovators and sellers and landlords must provide the EPA lead disclosure pamphlet.
Lead paint hazards in Reno are regulated primarily by federal law: the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X) and the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (40 CFR 745). Any renovation disturbing more than 6 square feet interior or 20 square feet exterior on pre-1978 housing must be performed by EPA-certified RRP renovators using lead-safe work practices. Sellers and landlords of pre-1978 homes must provide buyers and tenants with the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home and disclose known lead hazards. The State of Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources administers lead programs in coordination with EPA. Most Reno housing post-dates 1978, reducing exposure risk compared to older cities.
RRP violations: federal EPA penalties up to 37,500 dollars per violation. Disclosure failures: federal civil penalties and treble damages.
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