As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DUST WIPE SAMPLING
A sample collected by wiping a representative surface and
tested in accordance with a method approved by the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
LEAD ABATEMENT
Measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint
hazards in accordance with standards established by the Commissioner,
state, Department of Community Affairs in compliance with standards
promulgated by the appropriate federal agencies.
LEAD EVALUATION CONTRACTOR
A person certified by the New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs to perform lead inspection and risk assessment work pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 5:17-1.1 et seq.
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD
Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated
dust or soil or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present
in surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects.
TENANT TURNOVER
The time at which all existing occupants vacate a dwelling
unit and all new tenants move into the dwelling unit.
TOWNSHIP INSPECTOR
The Township Code Enforcement Officer or other employee or
agent of the Township that is licensed as an individual lead inspector
and risk assessor by the New Jersey Department of Health.
VISUAL ASSESSMENT
A visual examination for deteriorated paint or visible surface
dust, debris, or residue.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.19, the penalties for
a violation of this article 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.