New Jersey Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): What Defines "Built After 1978" For The Exemption From Doing Lead Testing?

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 defines “built after 1978” for the exemption from doing lead testing?

Answer:  Each municipality will have a record of the property and the original built date.  If it is before 1978 you will be required to have a lead test.


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

Adam K
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