Building Safety in Garland, TX (2026)
2 verified building safety rules for Garland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Lead Paint
Garland has no separate lead paint ordinance. Federal EPA RRP Rule and Texas DSHS rules govern renovation and abatement in pre-1978 housing.
Lead Paint Regulated by Federal and State Law
Heavy RestrictionsPest Control
Under Chapter 32 minimum property standards, multifamily and lodging operators must show proof of pest treatment within six months, by a licensed pest control operator.
Pest Control Required for Multifamily and Lodging
Some RestrictionsTexas Occupations Code Sec. 1951.0021, 1951.052
PERSON PERFORMING PEST CONTROL WORK ON PERSON'S DWELLING. (a) Except as provided by Sections 1951.212 and 1951.457(c), this chapter does not apply to a person who performs pest control work on property that the person owns or leases as the person's dwelling. (b) A person described by Subsection (a) is not considered to be engaged in the business of structural pest control. ... STRUCTURAL PEST C...
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