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.
- Restructuring and adding new sections to distinguish Lead-Based Paint Activities (LBPA) and Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) requirements
- Clarifying and adding new definitions
- Revising and adding new enforcement options
- Updating certification fees
- Clarifying and revising certification and accreditation requirements
To learn more:
- Read proposed revisions to the LBP rules (WAC 365-230) (PDF)
- Download the LBP proposed certification fees schedule (PDF)
- LBP WAC Revisions Highlights (PDF)
What’s happened so far?
This July, Commerce hosted two rulemaking workshops for both the general public and trainers. We learned a lot from everyone who attended, and your feedback will directly impact how we move forward with updating our program.
- Watch the July 9 public workshop (on Vimeo)
- Watch the July 14 workshop for trainers (on Vimeo)
- Read questions and answers from the July 9 workshop (PDF)
- Read comments, questions and answers from the July 14 workshop (PDF)
Join us for an upcoming workshop!
This month’s workshop is an early opportunity to shape the certification fee schedule for the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) and Lead‑Based Paint Activities (LBPA) programs. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate.
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026
Time: 4 p.m. PT
Where: On Zoom
We can provide interpretation, translation, captioning services and information in alternative formats. If you have any access or accommodation needs, please email Arrie Hanson by August 12, 2026.
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. We especially want 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 the time you have available.
Feedback is due by Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.