Lead-Based Paint Inspection

The Lead-Based Paint Inspection Law (P.L. 2021, c182)

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has instituted P.L. 2021, c.182 (adopted as N.J.A.C. 5:28A), which requires that municipalities perform inspections of certain single-family, two-family, and multiple-rental dwellings for lead-based paint hazards.

As a property owner, this means that any pre-1978 rental units must be inspected for interior lead-based paint hazards to obtain a lead-safe certificate. These inspections will occur every (2) years at the expiration of the lead-safe certificate. You may use the Borough’s inspector or a certified lead evaluation contractor to obtain this certification. Alternatively, you may exempt your rental property from these periodical inspections by obtaining a lead-free certificate, which can be granted by a certified lead evaluation contractor. The local agency does not provide lead-free certificates.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) you can visit the state website, HERE.