The following definitions shall apply to this article:
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 (HUD) and as conducted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:28A-2.3.
Dwelling means a building containing a room or rooms, or suite, apartment, unit, or space that is rented and occupied, or intended to be rented and occupied, for sleeping and dwelling purposes by one or more persons.
Dwelling Unit means a unit within a building that is rented and occupied, or intended to be rented and occupied, for sleeping and dwelling purposes by one or more persons.
Interim Controls means a set of measures designed to reduce temporarily human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting, temporary containment, ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or potential hazards, and the establishment and operation of management and resident education programs, or the term as it is defined pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 4851b and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Lead Abatement means a set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards, in accordance with the standards established by the Commissioner at N.J.A.C. 5:17.
A dwelling has been certified to have no lead-based paint or has undergone lead abatement, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:17.
A person certified by the Department of Community Affairs to perform lead inspection and risk assessment work pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17-1.1 et seq. This includes the ability to perform dust wipe sampling, and is either an employee, contracted or through a shared service agreement.
A dwelling has been found to have no outstanding lead-based paint hazards. It does not mean that the dwelling is certified to be lead free.
Paint or other surface coating material that contains lead in excess of 1.0 milligram per centimeter squared or in excess of 0.5% by weight, or such other level as may be established by federal law.
Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects.
A certification issued in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:17 which states that there is no lead-based paint, or that the dwelling has undergone lead abatement, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:17.
Certification issued pursuant to this article which confirms that a periodic lead-based paint inspection was performed, and no lead-based paint hazards were found. This certification is valid for two years from the date of issuance, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:28A-2.4.
Any building or structure and any land appurtenant thereto, and any portion thereof, in which three or more dwelling units are occupied or intended to be occupied by three or more persons living independently of each other. "Multiple dwelling" also means any group of 10 or more buildings on a single parcel of land or on contiguous parcels under common ownership, in each of which two dwelling units are occupied, or intended to be occupied, by two persons or households living independently of each other, and any land appurtenant thereto, and any portion thereof. "Multiple dwelling" does not include those buildings and structures that are excluded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-3(k).
The initial inspection of all applicable dwelling units at the earlier of two years from the effective date of P.L. 2021, c. 182, July 22, 2022, or tenant turnover, and thereafter the earlier of three years or upon tenant turnover, consistent with N.J.A.C. 5:28A-2.1, for the purposes of identifying lead-based paint hazards in dwellings subject to this article.
A local, municipal agency maintained for the purpose of conducting inspections and enforcing laws, ordinances, and regulations concerning buildings and structures within its jurisdiction. This may include local building agencies, health agencies, and housing agencies.
Interim controls or lead abatement work undertaken in conformance with this article to address lead-based paint hazards.
The time at which all existing occupants vacate a dwelling unit, and all new tenants move into the dwelling unit, or the time at which a new tenant enters a vacant dwelling unit.
A visual examination for deteriorated paint or visible surface dust, debris, or residue, and as conducted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:28A-2.3.
A person that is certified to perform a visual assessment.