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Building Safety in Des Plaines, IL (2026)

1 verified building safety rules for Des Plaines, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Lead Paint

Pre-1978 housing renovation in Des Plaines must comply with the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. Disturbing painted surfaces requires certified contractors and lead-safe work practices.

Lead Paint Rules in Des Plaines

Heavy Restrictions

EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule – Applicability

EPA’s RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not appl...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Des Plaines city rules.

Building Safety in Cook County