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Orange County, FL Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

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

Key Facts

Federal
EPA RRP Rule
Threshold
Pre-1978 housing
State
FL §381.984
Disclosure
Federal required
EPA Fine
Up to $37,500/day

Summary

Pre-1978 housing in Orange County subject to federal EPA Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule. FL DOH oversees lead poisoning prevention. No additional Orange County lead ordinance beyond federal/state.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Orange County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Program Under the RRP Rule, firms that perform RRP projects that disturb lead-based paint in housing or child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must be trained and certified in lead-safe work practices. Learn about RRP Lead-Based Paint Activities Program Lead-based paint activities identify and address lead-based paint hazards in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, and include inspections, risk assessments and abatement projects. Learn about lead-based paint activities Lead in Drinking Water Lead can enter drinking water when lead pipes and plumbing materials containing lead corrode. EPA is taking action to address lead in drinking water and protect communities across the nation. Learn about lead in drinking water Lead in Soil Lead-based paint from buildings, previous use of leaded gasoline in cars, industrial sources and former lead smelters can contaminate soil. Hire Certified Professionals for Work in Pre-1978 Homes Find an EPA or state certified renovator, lead-based paint inspector or risk assessor, abatement worker or lead dust sampling technician in your area. Get certified! Find a training class or provider . Protect Your Family Pamphlet Known information about lead-based paint must be disclosed before renting or buying a home built before 1978.

Source: EPA RRP RuleView official code

Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Federal 40 CFR Part 745 requires EPA-certified RRP firms for any renovation disturbing more than 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior in pre-1978 homes. Contractors must provide EPA Renovate Right pamphlet to owners/occupants. FL DOH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (FL §381.984) requires reporting of children with blood lead levels over 3.5 mcg/dL. Sellers of pre-1978 homes must disclose known lead hazards under federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 USC §4852d).

Violations & Fines

EPA RRP non-compliance: up to $37,500 per violation per day. Federal disclosure violation: triple damages plus $16,000 per violation.

Sources & Official References

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