Federal HUD and EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rules require certified lead-safe practices in pre-1978 rental housing. Florida Statute 381.984 supports lead screening for children. Jacksonville does not run a separate proactive rental lead inspection program.
Federal regulation 40 CFR Part 745 (EPA Lead RRP) and 24 CFR Part 35 (HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule) require contractors disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing to be EPA-certified, follow lead-safe work practices, and provide tenants the EPA Renovate Right pamphlet. Federally assisted housing including HUD Section 8 voucher units undergoes lead-based paint visual assessment and risk evaluation when children under six live there. Florida Statute 381.984 directs the Department of Health to support childhood lead screening, with Duval County health officials following up on elevated blood-lead findings. Jacksonville does not operate its own proactive rental lead inspection program separate from federal requirements; complaints route through the Building Inspection Division and DOH-Duval.
EPA RRP violations bring federal civil penalties up to roughly $50,000 per day under the Toxic Substances Control Act. HUD-assisted owners failing lead-safe rules face Section 8 termination. Florida DOH may issue abatement orders, with criminal penalties for willful noncompliance.
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