Showing ordinances that apply to Wilderness Rim, WA
Wilderness Rim is an unincorporated community (population 1,617) in King County, Washington. Because Wilderness Rim is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, King County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The lead paint rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Lead paint in King County follows federal EPA RRP rule (40 CFR 745) and Washington RCW 70A.340. Pre-1978 housing triggers disclosure and certified contractor requirements for most renovations.
Lead-based paint in King County is regulated primarily by federal law because no specific county ordinance exists beyond generic hazardous-materials rules. The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR 745 Subpart E) applies to any residential property built before 1978 and to child-occupied facilities. Contractors performing renovation, repair, or painting work that disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior painted surface per room or more than 20 square feet of exterior painted surface must be certified by the EPA as a Lead-Safe Certified Firm and must use lead-safe work practices including containment, HEPA vacuuming, and thorough cleanup. The federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home, disclose known lead paint or lead hazards, and allow buyers a 10-day inspection opportunity. Washington law (RCW 70A.340) and WAC 365-230 regulate lead-based paint activities and certification of abatement contractors. The Washington Department of Commerce administers lead-based paint certification for contractors doing abatement work. Seattle-King County Public Health provides information and investigation of childhood lead poisoning cases. Children under 6 with elevated blood lead levels are reported to public health, which can investigate the source and require remediation. Pre-1978 rental properties in Washington have specific landlord duties. Violations are pursued through EPA, state health departments, and private civil actions.
Federal violations of the RRP rule carry EPA fines up to 37,500 dollars per violation per day. Failure to disclose lead paint in sales or rentals exposes sellers and landlords to treble damages under 42 USC 4852d. Washington state penalties under WAC 365-230 can include license revocation and fines.
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