Greenwich Township
New Jersey Lead Safe Certification
Greenwich Township has partnered with LEW Environmental to provide a comprehensive solution to ensure compliance with the new NJ law. If you received a postcard then borough records indicate one of your rental properties is impacted by this new law.
N.J.A.C. 5:28A Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units
New Jersey’s Lead Safe Certification Act was signed by Governor Murphy on July 22nd, 2021. The new law intends to prevent childhood lead poisoning due to deteriorated paint in rental homes by requiring periodic inspections for lead hazards.
Rental properties located in the Township of Greenwich, built before 1978 are required to undergo dust wipe sampling to assess for lead hazards completed by July 22, 2024.
Why Did I Receive a Notice?
New Jersey property tax records indicate your property might be used as a rental. If your home is not a rental, simply complete the “Not a Rental Unit” form below and you will be removed from the town’s rental records.
Why Is New Jersey Requiring Lead Safe Inspections?
New Jersey has required lead-based paint inspections for multi-unit and larger rental buildings for many years. The law was updated in 2022 to require lead-based paint inspections for one- and two-unit rentals. The law is aimed to help prevent childhood lead poisoning. In addition to new inspection requirements, the CDC has also updated their testing guidelines to include blood level tests at age 1 and again at age 2. In addition to increased testing, in 2021 the CDC lowered the threshold for elevated blood lead levels meaning that the tests will pick up lower levels of lead.
New Jersey’s Lead Safe Certification law carves out exemptions for certain property types and situations. If your property is exempt, then you do not need to have a lead inspection done under the new law. There are currently five ways to have your property exempt under the law. Learn more about exemptions by clicking here.
What is The Cost of Inspection?
The cost for inspection is $295.00 per unit plus an additional fee of $20 per unit which goes to the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Act Fund under the administration of the New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs.
When you schedule with LEW Environmental, all paperwork, including Lead-Safe Certificates and any Municipal and New Jersey state fees are remitted to the township of your behalf. Other lead inspection firms will not remit documents and state fees on your behalf and the fees will need to be paid separately. Discounts are available for property owners with multiple units. Call our office for additional details.
Property owners who fail to comply with the new inspection requirements may be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 per week.
Dust Wipe Sampling
Dust wipe inspections are required in municipalities with increased incidences of elevated blood lead levels in young children. Lead dust forms when lead-based paint begins to chip, crack, peel or is otherwise disturbed. Lead paint chips and dust can get on surfaces and objects that people touch. Our inspectors use dust wipe sampling to determine if lead dust is present.
Our inspectors will take a moistened towelette and wipe surfaces throughout your rental. These samples will be sent to a lab for analysis. If the analyzed samples contain below the current hazard level, then a Lead Safe certification will be issued.
Lead Safe certifications are good for 3 years unless there is a tenant turnover after 2 years.
Preparing For Your Inspection
Our inspectors are NJ DCA Certified Lead Evaluation Contractors and are committed to cost-effective solutions for property owners. Below are some tips to help you prepare for your lead inspection.
What If Your Property Is Not a Rental Unit?
If your property is NOT A RENTAL UNIT, please select the button below to complete a form to be removed from the township’s rental records.
You must include your full name and property address including zip code on the web form. This is an automated form with an option to speak with a staff member.
Click Here To Certify That Your Property Is NOT A Rental Unit