Lead paint in West Palm Beach housing is regulated by federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule for pre-1978 homes. FL Department of Health enforces lead-based paint hazard rules. Disclosure required at sale or rental of pre-1978 properties under federal law.
Federal Lead Disclosure Rule (42 USC §4852d) requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide the EPA Protect Your Family pamphlet. Renovation work disturbing more than 6 sq ft of paint inside or 20 sq ft outside in pre-1978 homes must be performed by EPA Lead-Safe Certified renovators per the RRP Rule. Florida Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program investigates elevated blood lead cases. WPB has a moderate stock of pre-1978 homes in older neighborhoods like Northwood and Flamingo Park where compliance is most relevant.
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