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Ontario vs Rancho Cucamonga

How do lead paint rules compare between Ontario, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA?

Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga have similar restriction levels.

Ontario, CA

San Bernardino County

Heavy Restrictions

Renovation that disturbs paint in a pre-1978 Ontario home must use an EPA Lead-Safe Certified firm under 40 CFR 745 and comply with California Title 17. Landlords also have lead disclosure duties.

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

San Bernardino County

Heavy Restrictions

Rancho Cucamonga follows federal EPA RRP rules and California H and S 17920.10 treating deteriorated lead paint as a substandard housing condition. Pre-1978 homes are presumed to contain lead paint.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactOntarioRancho Cucamonga
Federal trigger6 sq ft interior/20 exterior-
State ruleTitle 17 CCR Chapter 8-
Substandard conditionH&S 17920.10-
Lease disclosure42 USC 4852d-
Owner-occupantCertified-firm exempt-
Federal rule-EPA RRP 40 CFR 745
State standard-CA H and S 17920.10
Pre-1978 housing-Presumed lead-painted
Disclosure-Required at sale or lease
Abatement-Certified contractors only

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Ontario FAQ

My Ontario home was built in 1965 and I am hiring a painter. What do they need?

The painting firm must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified, must use contained work practices, and must give you the EPA Renovate Right pamphlet before starting.

Can my landlord ignore peeling paint in a pre-1978 Ontario rental?

No. Under California Health and Safety Code 17920.10 deteriorated lead-based paint is a substandard condition and must be remediated on notice from Code Enforcement.

Rancho Cucamonga FAQ

Do I need a lead test on my 1970s Rancho Cucamonga home?

Not automatically, but pre-1978 housing is presumed to contain lead-based paint. Testing is recommended before renovation and required by some lenders and programs.

Can I sand my own old paint?

Homeowners working on their own housing are exempt from RRP certification, but disturbing lead paint creates serious health risks, especially for children under 6. Hire a certified firm.

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