Lead paint in Richardson homes built before 1978 is regulated primarily by federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rules and HUD disclosure requirements. Texas does not impose additional state licensing, and Richardson does not layer local lead programs.
Richardson follows federal lead-based paint requirements for homes, apartments, and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. Contractors performing renovation, repair, or painting that disturbs more than six square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior painted surfaces must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified under the RRP rule. They must provide the EPA's Renovate Right pamphlet to owners and tenants before work begins, follow lead-safe work practices (containment, HEPA vacuuming, specialized cleaning), and retain records for three years. Real estate transactions of pre-1978 homes require the federal Lead Disclosure form and a 10-day opportunity for buyers to test. Landlords likewise must disclose known lead hazards. Texas does not require a state-level lead abatement license for most renovation, though full lead abatement (hazard removal rather than incidental disturbance) requires EPA or TDLR-certified firms. Richardson Code Enforcement responds to tenant complaints of deteriorated paint in rental property.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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