2847-24 Ordinance re Lead Based Paint.pdf

3 D. If lead-based paint hazards are identified, then the owner of the dwelling shall remediate the hazards through abatement or lead-based paint hazard control mechanisms in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16(d). Upon the remediation of the lead-based paint hazard, the Township’s lead inspector or visual assessor, as may be applicable, or the owner's private lead inspector, shall conduct an additional inspection of the unit to certify that the hazard no longer exists. E. If no lead-based paint hazards are identified, then the Township’s lead inspector or the owner's private lead inspector shall certify the dwelling as lead safe on a form prescribed by the Department of Community Affairs, which shall be valid for two years. F. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16(e), property owners shall: (1) Provide evidence of a valid lead-safe certification and the most recent tenant turnover to the Township of West Orange at the time of the cyclical inspection. (2) Provide evidence of a valid lead-safe certification to new tenants of the property at the time of tenant turnover and shall affix a copy of such certification as an exhibit to the tenant's or tenants' lease. (3) Maintain a record of the lead-safe certification which shall include the name or names of the unit's tenant or tenants if the inspection was conducted during a period of tenancy. G. The fees for a lead-based paint inspection shall be set forth by Resolution at the approval of the Township Council. IV. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.19, the penalties for a violation of Three (“III” or “3”) of this Ordinance shall be as follows: A. If a property owner has failed to conduct the required inspection or initiate any remediation efforts, the owner shall be given 30 days to cure the violation. B. If the property owner has not cured the violation after 30 days, the property owner shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $1,000 per week until the required inspection has been conducted or remediation efforts have been initiated. V. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Any Ordinances of the Township which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.