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Painting a Pre-1978 Home in Richmond
If your Richmond home was built before 1978, paid work that disturbs its paint falls under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule. The rule covers homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978, and firms doing that work must be certified.
What to ask any painter
- Is your firm EPA RRP certified? Ask to see the certificate.
- How will you contain dust and clean up?
- How will paint chips and debris be disposed of?
Why it matters in Richmond
Many of Richmond's older neighborhoods, like the Fan, Church Hill and the Museum District, are full of homes built long before 1978.
Compare six Richmond painters and ask each one these questions.
Questions people ask
Does the EPA lead rule apply to house painting?
Yes, when paid work disturbs paint in a home built before 1978. The firm must be RRP certified.
Sources
- U.S. EPA, Renovation, Repair and Painting Program, read November 10, 2026.