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Cornelius vs Huntersville

How do lead paint rules compare between Cornelius, NC and Huntersville, NC?

Huntersville has fewer restrictions than Cornelius.

Cornelius, NC

Mecklenburg County

Heavy Restrictions

Renovations of pre-1978 homes in Cornelius must follow the federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, administered in NC by the Department of Health and Human Services. Contractors must be EPA-certified and use lead-safe practices.

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Huntersville, NC

Mecklenburg County

Some Restrictions

Lead paint in Huntersville homes built before 1978 is regulated by federal EPA Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and NC Lead Poisoning Prevention Program administered by NCDHHS. Contractors performing renovation work disturbing lead paint in pre-1978 homes must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified. Sellers and landlords must provide the federal EPA lead disclosure pamphlet.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCorneliusHuntersville
Federal RuleEPA RRPEPA RRP pre-1978 homes
State AgencyNC DHHSNCDHHS
TriggerPre-1978 homes-
Threshold6 sq ft interior-
Max Penalty37,500 dollars per day-
Disclosure-Federal form required
County-Mecklenburg Public Health investigates

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Cornelius FAQ

Does Cornelius inspect for lead paint?

No. Enforcement is federal under EPA with NC DHHS assistance. Cornelius building officials refer violations up the chain.

Who enforces this in Cornelius?

Cornelius at (704) 892-6031 handles most complaints.

Huntersville FAQ

Who enforces this in Huntersville?

Huntersville at (704) 875-6541 handles most complaints.

Who enforces this in Huntersville?

Huntersville at (704) 875-6541 handles most complaints.

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