Lead-Based Paint Laws & Regulations
Title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as well as other authorities in the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, direct EPA to regulate lead-based paint hazards. Learn more about EPA regulations on lead in paint, dust and soil under 40 CFR Part 745 - Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures.
- Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) Rule (TSCA Sections 402(c) and 406(b)) requires that those engaged in RRP activities in homes or child-occupied facilities (such as childcare centers and kindergartens) built prior to 1978 be trained and certified in lead-safe work practices, and use these work practices to guard against lead contamination. It also requires that contractors provide information on lead safety prior to beginning work.
- Lead Abatement Program: Training and Certification Program for Lead-Based Paint Activities (TSCA Section 402(a)) requires that those engaged in lead abatements, risk assessments and inspections in homes or child-occupied facilities (such as childcare centers and kindergartens) built prior to 1978 be trained and certified in specific practices to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program (Section 1018 of Title X) requires that potential buyers and renters of housing built prior to 1978 receive known information about lead and lead hazards in the residence prior to signing a lease or contract, and provides the opportunity for an independent lead inspection for buyers.
- Residential Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Action Levels in Paint, Dust and Soil (TSCA Sections 402 and 403) set standards for dangerous levels of lead in paint, household dust and residential soil, as well as the corresponding dust-lead action levels.
- National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (TSCA 405(b)) establishes protocols, criteria and minimum performance standards for laboratory analysis of lead in paint, dust and soil.