N.J. Admin. Code § 5:28A-2.5 - Remediation

(a) Where a lead-based paint hazard exists in a dwelling, the owner shall remediate the hazard by using either abatement or interim controls. The owner shall choose the appropriate remediation mechanism.

(b) Interim controls shall be performed, in accordance with the requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development at 42 U.S.C. § 4851b and detailed within the HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing.

(c) Abatement work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in the Lead Hazard Evaluation and Abatement Regulations, N.J.A.C. 5:17.

(d) Any relocation of tenants required pursuant to a remediation shall be undertaken, in accordance with applicable law.

(e) Upon conclusion of the remediation, the following procedure shall be followed:

1. If the owner utilized interim controls for remediation, the lead evaluation contractor or permanent local agency shall conduct an additional inspection within 60 days of the initial inspection by using dust wipe sampling. If the inspections shows that the hazard no longer exists, the lead evaluation contractor or permanent local agency shall certify the unit as lead-safe on the form prescribed by the Department. The certification shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance; and

2. If the owner utilized abatement for remediation, and a lead abatement clearance certificate has been issued by the local enforcing agency in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:17, then the lead-free certificate issued at the final clearance inspection shall exempt the dwelling from future periodical lead-based paint inspections.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 5:28A-2.5

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 829(a), effective 5/1/2023