Lead-based paint poisoning prevention for residential structures
Summary
The EPA published a final rule under 40 CFR 745 establishing requirements for lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures. The rule affects owners, landlords, and contractors engaged in renovation, repair, or painting activities in pre-1978 residential properties. Compliance with EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) standards is required.
What changed
The EPA issued a final rule at 91 FR 16578 (Document No. 2026-06404) amending 40 CFR 745 to strengthen lead-based paint poisoning prevention requirements in certain residential structures. The rule establishes or updates obligations for property owners, landlords, and construction/renovation firms regarding lead hazard identification, notification, and safe work practices when disturbing lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing.
Regulated entities must ensure that any renovation, repair, or painting work disturbing more than de minimis amounts of lead-based paint is performed by certified firms using EPA-approved lead-safe work practices. Firms and workers must maintain required training certifications, and property owners must provide lead hazard disclosure information to tenants prior to lease execution. Non-compliance may result in civil penalties under Section 16 of TSCA.
What to do next
- Verify all renovation, repair, and painting firms hold current EPA RRP certification
- Ensure workers performing lead-disturbing work have completed required lead-safe training from an EPA-accredited provider
- Update tenant/buyer disclosure procedures to comply with 40 CFR 745 lead hazard information requirements
Penalties
Civil penalties up to $37,500 per violation per day under TSCA Section 16
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Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures
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This rule is being published by the Office of the Federal Register to correct an editorial or technical error that appeared in the most recent annual revision of the Code of Federal Regulations.
In Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 723 to 789, revised as of July 1, 2025, in section 745.63, remove the first definition of “Wipe Sample”.
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