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Requirements for home improvement retail stores
The Health Code requires stores to provide educational materials and warnings about the risk of lead exposure.
Health code requirements
Section 1610.1 of the San Francisco Health Code provides the details of the requirements.
Educational Material
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) booklet, Renovate Right, should be available to customers. Retail store operators may obtain copies from the EPA or by calling the Children's Environmental Health Promotion Program of the Department of Public Health at 415-252-3800.
Warning Poster
Retail store operators may call the Children's Environmental Health Promotion Program of the Department of Public Health at 415-252-3800 for laminated copies of the poster.