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Sandy, UT Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

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RRP Rule for pre-1978 homes
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EPA certification for contractors
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Disclosure to buyers and renters required
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6 sq ft interior / 20 sq ft exterior threshold
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Utah DEQ handles abatement permits

Summary

Pre-1978 homes in Sandy are subject to federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule requiring lead-safe work practices and disclosure to buyers and renters.

EPA's RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants' exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not apply to homeowners doing RRP projects in their own pre-1978 homes. 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). EPA administers the RRP Program in most Tribes, states and territories, but has authorized the following to operate their own programs: Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe-Boise Forte (Nette Lake).

Source: EPA Lead RRP RuleView official code

Full Breakdown

Sandy enforces federal lead-based paint rules through referral to the EPA and Utah Department of Environmental Quality. The federal RRP Rule (40 CFR 745) requires contractors performing renovation, repair, or painting on pre-1978 homes that disturb more than 6 sq ft of interior or 20 sq ft of exterior paint to be EPA-certified and use lead-safe work practices. Sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing must provide the EPA Protect Your Family From Lead pamphlet and disclose known lead-based paint. Violations can result in EPA fines. Utah DEQ handles lead abatement project permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my Sandy home have lead paint?
Assume yes if built before 1978; use an EPA-certified inspector or test kit to confirm.
Who enforces lead paint rules?
The EPA enforces the RRP Rule and disclosure; Utah DEQ handles abatement permits.

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