This summer, Commerce is updating Washington’s lead-based paint (LBP) rules (WAC 365-230) to ensure alignment with federal regulations and programmatic updates. This process directly impacts those who offer, contract or perform work on pre-1978 residential or child-occupied facilities.
Washington Administrative Code updates include:
Ensuring alignment with Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures, known as EPA regulation 40 CFR Part 745.
This July, Commerce hosted two rulemaking workshops for both the general public and trainers. The agency learned a lot from everyone who attended, and the feedback will directly impact how Commerce moves forward with updating the program.
We want to hear from you
Commerce is seeking feedback from people in Washington about its proposed updates to the state’s lead-based paint programs. The agency especially wants to hear from people who work closely with lead-based paint, including contractors, renovators, trainers and others. The survey takes approximately 5 to 20 minutes to complete, based on the time you have available.
Feedback is due by Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
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