2847-24 Ordinance re Lead Based Paint.pdf

2 A certification which confirms that a lead-based paint inspection was performed and no lead- based paint hazards were found. This certification is valid for two years from the date of issuance. TENANT TURNOVER The time at which all existing occupants vacate a dwelling unit and all new tenants move into the dwelling unit. VISUAL ASSESSMENT A visual examination for deteriorated paint or visible surface dust, debris, or residue. VISUAL ASSESSOR A person that is certified to perform a visual assessment III. LEAD BASED-PAINT INSPECTIONS A. A lead inspector for the Township of West Orange shall inspect every single- family, two-family, and multiple rental dwelling located within the Township of West Orange for lead-based paint hazards through visual assessment and dust wipe sampling in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16 et seq., as may be amended from time to time. B. The property owner or landlord may, in lieu of having the dwelling inspected by the Township’s lead inspector, directly hire a private lead inspector who is certified to provide lead paint inspection services by the Department of Community Affairs to perform the lead-based paint inspection in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16 et seq., as may be amended from time to time. C. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16(c), a dwelling unit in a single- family, two- family, or multiple rental dwelling shall not be subject to inspection and evaluation for the presence of lead-based paint hazards if the unit: (1) Has been certified to be free of lead-based paint; (2) Was constructed during or after 1978; (3) Is in a multiple dwelling that has been registered with the Department of Community Affairs as a multiple dwelling for at least 10 years, either under the current or a previous owner, and has no outstanding lead violations from the most recent cyclical inspection performed on the multiple dwelling under the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law; (4) Is a single-family or two-family seasonal rental dwelling which is rented for less than six months duration each year by tenants that do not have consecutive lease renewals; or (5) Has a valid lead-safe certification.