4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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Lead-based paint disclosure and abatement in Palm Beach County follow federal EPA RRP Rule and HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule. Pre-1978 housing requires EPA-certified renovators for any disturbance over 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior. Florida defers to federal standards with no additional state lead law.
EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule
EPA's RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not appl...
Elevator safety in Palm Beach County is regulated by the Florida Bureau of Elevator Safety under FL §399. Annual safety inspections required with current Certificate of Operation posted in each car. ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators applies.
Palm Beach County requires permits for scaffolding over 10 feet in height under the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). HVHZ wind load standards apply countywide for temporary structures during construction.
Palm Beach County mosquito control is handled by PBC Mosquito Control Division. Termite protection required at construction per FBC 1816. Tent fumigation requires 72-hour neighbor notice.
Fla. Stat. § 83.51 (2025) - Landlord's obligation to maintain premises
extermination of rats, mice, roaches, ants, wood-destroying organisms, and bedbugs. If the tenant must vacate the premises for such extermination, the landlord is not liable for damages but must abate the rent. The landlord must provide 7 days’ written notice, in person, by mail, or by e-mail in accordance with s. 83.505 , to the tenant if the tenant must temporarily vacate the premises for ext...
4 cities in Palm Beach County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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