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Huntersville vs Matthews

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

Huntersville has fewer restrictions than Matthews.

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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Matthews, NC

Mecklenburg County

Heavy Restrictions

Matthews follows federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule for pre-1978 homes. NC DHHS Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program enforces state lead hazard rules under NCGS 130A-131.5 et seq.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactHuntersvilleMatthews
Federal RuleEPA RRP pre-1978 homes-
State AgencyNCDHHS-
DisclosureFederal form required42 USC 4852d
CountyMecklenburg Public Health investigates-
RRP Rule-Pre-1978 homes
Certified Firm-Required
State Law-NCGS 130A-131.5
Authority-EPA + NC DHHS

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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.

Matthews FAQ

Who enforces this in Matthews?

Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.

Who enforces this in Matthews?

Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.

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