Richmond has extensive pre-1978 housing stock and aggressively enforces federal EPA RRP lead-safe work rules (40 CFR 745). Contractors performing renovation on pre-1978 homes must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified and follow containment, cleaning, and verification protocols. Disclosure required at sale and rental under 42 USC §4852d.
The Richmond Department of Social Services runs a Lead Hazard Reduction Program providing grants for remediation in qualifying low-income households. Blood lead testing of children in older neighborhoods coordinated with VDH. Landlords must provide the EPA Protect Your Family pamphlet and a disclosure form before lease signing.
Federal RRP penalties: up to 37,500 dollars per violation per day. Disclosure violations: up to 3 times actual damages plus attorneys fees (42 USC §4852d).
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