Register for EPA’s Webinar for Building Code Officials on Lead-Based Paint Regulations
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a public webinar for building code officials on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET to provide information on lead-based paint regulations.
Although lead-based paint for consumer uses was banned in the U.S. in 1978, it is still present in millions of homes. Lead-based paint is usually not a risk if it is in good condition, but deteriorating lead-based paint is a hazard, particularly for children.
Many municipalities address lead-based paint in their building codes and other regulations. Building code officials are often in regular contact with construction workers, contractors, landlords and real estate agents and can educate them about lead-based paint hazards and regulations.
This webinar will include:
An overview of lead and lead-based paint and its hazards.
The most common sources of lead exposure for young children.
An overview of EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule which requires workers to be certified and trained in the use of lead-safe work practices, and requires renovation, repair, and painting firms to be EPA-certified.
Examples of compliance and non-compliance with the RRP rule.
An overview of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule which requires the disclosure of known information on the presence of lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before the sale or lease of most housing built before 1978.
Lead safety best practices for building code officials.
Promoting lead-safe work practices.
Register for the webinar. Registered participants will be notified if the status of this webinar changes at any time.