New Jersey Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): There Are 2 Types Of Tests; How Do I Know Which One To Get?

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:  There are 2 types of tests; how do I know which one to get?

Answer:   Each municipality is different in terms of if a Visual Inspection or a Dust Wipe Inspection (or both) is required.  The type of inspection required varies from municipality to municipality and is determined by the blood level of children six years of age or younger. 

The Department of Community Affairs has provided this information to municipalities.  Please click on the link below to see which test is required for your property:

https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/pdfs/doh_lead_data_insp.pdf

*Important note to landlords/real estate agents:

Just because a municipality has not yet communicated about the NJ Lead Based Paint Law, and/or is not conducting these inspections, as per the State law, a lead-safe certificate is still required for ALL residential rental properties.

As such, it is the responsibility of the landlord to hire an outside NJ Certified Risk Assessor (like Lead Testing Services LLC) to complete the lead test prior to tenant turnover (either a new tenant or lease renewal) or by no later than July 22, 2024.

We hope this information is useful/of interest to you and appreciate your continued business.