[Ord. 6 S+FG, 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-2]
When it has been determined that a child has elevated blood
lead level as defined in the Center for Disease Controls' Statement
"Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children," within two days after
such findings have been reported to the Health Officer, the dwelling
unit in which the child resides may be inspected by a representative
of the Department and a minimum of two paint samples of chewable surfaces
and sidewalls below a four foot level may be collected from each room
and submitted to a laboratory certified by the New Jersey State Department
of Health to ascertain the lead content by weight calculated as metallic
lead.
The physical determination of the lead content of paint may
also be made by nondestructive measurements using radio isotope x-ray
fluorescent analyzers (X-R-F) or other instruments approved by the
State Department of Health. Lead content in paint in excess of 1.0
mgs. per square centimeter of paint surface when tested by this method
shall be in violation.
[Ord. 6 S+FG, 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-3]
If any of the aforementioned surfaces are found to contain lead
paint, then they shall be declared a health hazard.
[Ord. 6 S+FG, 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-4]
Within the dwelling unit, all lead paint shall be removed to
the base or bare surface from all chewable surfaces and sidewalls
that are below a four-foot level and these surfaces shall be made
impervious, durable, nonabsorbent, tight and in good repair; also,
these surfaces shall be finished with a suitable non-lead paint thereby
rendering these surfaces clean and washable. In lieu of removing lead
paint from chewable surfaces and sidewalls below a four-foot level,
these surfaces may be covered up to a level of at least four feet,
by an impervious, durable, nonabsorbent, tight material that is in
good repair and does not contain more than 1% lead by weight, calculated
as metallic lead, and is approved by the Department, thereby rendering
the surface clean and washable. Repainting a chewable surface or a
sidewall below a four-foot level with a non-lead paint without completely
removing all the existing lead paint to the base or bare surface shall
not be deemed to be in satisfactory compliance with this chapter.
[Ord. 6 S+FG, 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-5]
All other surfaces shall be impervious, durable, nonabsorbent,
tight and in good repair, and, if painted, finished with a non-lead
paint.
[Ord. 6 S+FG,. 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-6]
a.
Tight lead paint shall be removed to the base surface in the following
areas, as indicated:
1.
Window sills: complete removal;
2.
Windows and frames below the four-foot level complete removal on
exposed surfaces;
3.
Doors below four-foot level: removal four inches back on hinge and
latch edges and other sharp edges;
4.
Door frames below four-foot level: complete removal;
5.
Handrails: complete removal;
6.
Spindles ("balusters"): removal on surfaces adjacent to walking areas;
7.
Stair treads: removal four inches back from lip on top of tread and
from lip to riser on bottom side; and
8.
Any other chewable surface below the four-foot level: removal four
inches back from edge.
[Ord.6 S+FG, 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-6.1]
[Ord. 6 S+FG, 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-6.2]
If paint is not removed as required in this chapter surfaces
shall be covered with plasterboard, wallboard, wood paneling or similar
durable material approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health,
Accident Prevention and Poison Control Program, to a height of at
least for four feet above the floor. Any construction permit required
pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S. 52:23-119 et
seq., and the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, shall be obtained
from the agency having jurisdiction.
[Ord. 6 S+FG, 11-5-1992 § 14:2A-7]
When it has been determined that a lead painted surface exists
below a four-foot level, or that surfaces are not impervious, durable,
nonabsorbent, tight and in good repair, a notice or order shall be
served to the owner.
