Lead Base Coatings were banned from residential use in 1978.

In 2008 the US EPA announced new rules for contractors who renovate or repair housing, child care facilities or schools built before 1978. Under the new rules contractors and workers must have documented training and practice lead-safe work practices to reduce potential lead exposures during renovation and repair activities. The requirements apply to anyone such as painters, plumbers, electricians and contractors who could potentially expose children to lead dust during their work.

In January Chad D.Collins of Collins Design-Build, Inc. become only the sixth firm to become Certified in the state of North Carolina to become a Certified Renovation Firm to conduct lead safe practices in in housing, child care facilities or schools built prior to 1978.