Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): What are the EPA limits that are used by the State of New Jersey to determine if your property passes the lead test?

Written By Adam K

We are regularly receiving questions regarding the new Lead Law and have created a weekly “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) forum for you as you desire to become more informed of the Lead Law and its complexity.

 

This week we are featuring a common question:

 

Question: What are the EPA limits that are used (by New Jersey) to determine if your property passes the lead test?

 

Answer: The EPA has defined the allowable limits of lead (in micrograms per square foot) which is utilized by the State of New Jersey as the means of determining if the rental property passes or fails.  For a lead safe certification, the limits are below:

 

Windowsills: 100 micrograms per square foot

Floors: 10  micrograms per square foot

 

If your test results are greater than the allowable limits per above, we will advise you what area of the house requires remediation (which is fairly simple) and then come back to retest the property.

Adam K
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