West Orange Lead Inspections

Important Information for West Orange Property Owners

The Township of West Orange has partnered with LEW Environmental to provide a comprehensive solution to ensure compliance with the new NJ law. If you received a postcard then records indicate one of your rental properties are 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. 

The Lead Safe law states that certain rental units in West Orange built before 1978 are required to have a visual inspection to assess for lead hazards completed or have an inspection scheduled July 22, 2024.

Property owners with multiple unit buildings who have been registered with the DCA more than 10 years should speak with a member of LEW Environmental’s staff prior to scheduling your inspection to see if your units qualify for an exemption.

Depending on the results of the visual inspection, a lead safe certification will be issued which is proof of compliance with the regulation. The Lead-Safe Certification will be valid for a two-year period. If a tenant turnover occurs after the expiration of the certificate; another inspection is required. If there is no tenant turnover, then another inspection is required one year after the certificate expires (three years after the initial inspection).

Visual Inspections West Orange

Rental properties located in the Township of West Orange are required to undergo visual assessments for lead based paint hazards. Visual inspections for lead based paint hazards simply means that our certified inspectors will come to your property and visually assess for signs of paint chipping and deterioration.

Preparing For Your Visual Inspection

All of our inspectors are NJDCA certified and committed to cost-effective solutions for property owners. Our inspectors will come to your property and visually assess for signs of paint chipping and deterioration. But if no deteriorated conditions are found, then a Lead Safe certification will be issued. Lead Safe certificates are good for 3 years unless there is a tenant turnover after 2 years.

If deteriorated paint conditions are noted and the house is built pre-1978 then the presumption is that a lead hazard exists. Remediation may then be required.

What Is Deteriorated Paint?

Per HUD guidelines, anything greater than a hairline crack or larger than a nail hole is considered deteriorated paint and will result in a lead safe certification NOT being issued.

Click below to access our Guide to Visual Inspections. Our free guide includes real example pictures from our inspectors to help you prepare.

What If My Property Is Not a Rental?

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. If you would like to speak with someone from our office, please use the contact us form and a member of our staff will respond to your inquiry.