What Is Lead Inspection and Risk Assessment?
Lead Inspection: This involves a thorough examination of surfaces in a building to determine if lead-based paint is present. It helps
identify potential sources of exposure.
Lead Risk Assessment: Beyond just detecting lead, risk assessment investigates severity, type, and specific locations of lead
hazards.
Why Is Lead Testing Important?
Lead, especially lead-based paint, is common in houses built before 1978. Exposure to lead can have serious health consequences, especially
for young children and immunocompromised individuals. If your home was built before 1978, if the paint is deteriorating, or if you’re planning renovations, lead testing is crucial.
When Should You Have Your Home Inspected for Lead?
Consider lead inspection if your home was constructed before 1978, if you’re experiencing lead poisoning symptoms, or if you’re planning
renovations. Children under 6 years old are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure, which can cause irreversible damage to their development.
Who Should Perform Lead Inspection and Risk Assessment?
It’s highly recommended to hire a certified lead inspector and risk assessor. They’ll ensure accurate results and guide you toward making
your home lead-free.
How Long Does a Lead Inspection Take?
The duration varies based on the size of your home and the complexity of the inspection. Typically, it can take a few hours.
A New Jersey law takes effect July 2022 which requires properties to have a lead-paint inspection upon turnover. You will need to obtain lead dust wipe samples every three years. Legislation Will Require Regular Inspections for Lead Paint Hazards in Residential Rental Properties and Replacement of Lead Service Lines.
Envocare is a Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Certified Lead Evaluation Contractor for Residential, Public Buildings and Commercial/Steel Structures (certificate #00709-E)
Property Owners: If you own a property and are selling or you own and rent a property that was built prior to 1978, beginning July 2022, you will be required to have a Visual Lead-Paint Inspection upon turnover. You will need to obtain lead dust wipe samples upon turnover of every unit or every three years and obtain a Lead Safe Certification. (Exemptions may apply if the property has been certified to be free of lead-based paint)
Envocare is one of few certified evaluation contractors that can perform and evaluation and guide you in the process to obtain a Lead Safe Certification. We will work with you to understand which requirements are mandatory and navigate obstacles in a timely, and cost effective manner.
Daycare centers, private schools and facilities serving small children should be top priority for lead inspections. Failure to comply with NJ Lead Safe Certification requirements can incur fines of up to $1000 per unit per week.
Governor Murphy signed the following three bills into law:
S1147/A1372 (Ruiz, Cruz-Perez/Holley, Wimberly, Benson, Mukherji) – Requires lead paint inspection on certain residential rental property, including upon tenant turnover; establishes lead-based paint hazard education program; appropriates $3,900,000.
A5343/SS3398 (Schaer, McKnight, Spearman, Karabinchak/Singleton, Gopal, Greenstein) – Requires public community water systems to inventory and replace lead service lines within 10 years; provides for recoupment of costs by investorowned public water systems.
A5407/S3459 (Schaer, Karabinchak, Verrelli/Singleton, Lagana) – Removes restrictions on special assessments and bond issuances for replacement of residential lead service lines; revises budgetary requirements for operators of certain water systems.
Contact Envocare to schedule a lead evaluation to confirm if a lead-based paint hazard exists and/or obtain your Lead Safe Certification.
