Lead paint work in Wayne County is governed by Michigan's Lead Abatement Act (MCL 333.5451-5477) and EPA RRP Rule. EGLE licenses abatement contractors. Much of Detroit housing predates 1978.
Wayne County has one of the largest concentrations of pre-1978 housing in Michigan, with Detroit alone having over 80% of its housing stock built before lead paint was banned. Michigan's Lead Abatement Act (MCL 333.5451 through 333.5477) requires anyone performing lead abatement to be licensed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Renovation, repair, and painting activities on pre-1978 homes must comply with the federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule (40 CFR 745) administered in Michigan by EGLE. Landlords must disclose known lead hazards under 42 USC 4852d. The Detroit Health Department runs a lead-safe housing inspection and enforcement program. The Wayne County Environmental Health Division coordinates childhood lead poisoning response. Violation of abatement rules can result in criminal penalties and civil fines. Contact EGLE Lead Hazard Control at (517) 335-8885 for licensed contractors and abatement rules.
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