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Building Safety in Canal Winchester, OH (2026)

1 verified building safety rules for Canal Winchester, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Lead Paint

Lead-paint rules in Canal Winchester follow federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and Ohio Department of Health lead abatement regulations under OAC 3701-30 and ORC Chapter 3742. Applies to pre-1978 housing.

Building Safety: Lead Paint

Some Restrictions

EPA — Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule

In 1978, the federal government banned the sale of lead-based paint for use in homes, childcare facilities and preschools. Approximately three-quarters of the homes in the United States built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint. Children can live safely in these homes as long as paint and surfaces are in good condition and surfaces are kept clean. The key is to keep children from co...