Lead Paint: Fairfield vs Vacaville

My Fairfield home was built in 1965—do I need a special contractor to paint it?

If the contractor will be disturbing painted surfaces (sanding, scraping, removing trim), yes. They must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified under the RRP Rule. Simply applying fresh paint over intact surfaces without disturbance is not regulated, but California still presumes the underlying paint contains lead.

Am I required to test for lead before selling a pre-1978 Fairfield home?

No. The federal Lead Disclosure Rule requires you to disclose what you know and provide the EPA pamphlet—not to test. The buyer has 10 days to conduct their own testing if they choose.

Does Vacaville have its own lead-paint ordinance?

No. Vacaville does not have a separate municipal lead-paint code. Lead-paint requirements in Vacaville come from federal law — the Title X §1018 disclosure rule for pre-1978 sales and leases and the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule for contractors — plus the California Department of Public Health's lead-abatement framework.

I'm renting a pre-1978 house in Vacaville — what disclosures should I get?

Before you sign a new lease (or renew), the landlord must provide the federal Lead Warning Statement, disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards, share any existing reports, and give you the EPA 'Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home' pamphlet. Both you and the landlord must sign the disclosure form, and the landlord must keep it on file for at least 3 years.

Do I need a special contractor to paint or remodel my 1960 Vacaville home?

Yes — if the work will disturb more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior painted surface, the contractor must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP), follow lead-safe work practices including containment and HEPA cleanup, and give you the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet before starting. Homeowners doing the work themselves on their own residence are exempt from RRP certification but should still follow lead-safe practices.