A dwelling unit in a single-family, two-family or multiple-rental
dwelling shall not be subject to inspection and evaluation for the
presence of lead-based paint hazards or for the fees for such inspection
or evaluation, if the unit:
A. Has been certified to be free of lead-based paint;
B. Was constructed during or after 1978;
C. Is in a multiple dwelling that has been registered with the Department
of Community Affairs as a multiple dwelling for at least 10 years
either under the current or a previous owner, and has no outstanding
lead violations from the most recent cyclical inspection performed
on the multiple dwelling under the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law,"
N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.;
D. Is a single-family or two-family seasonal rental dwelling which is
rented for less than six months' duration each year by tenants
that do not have consecutive lease renewals; or
E. Has a valid lead-safe certification issued in accordance with N.J.S.A.
52:27D-437.16d(2).
Notwithstanding any other fees due pursuant to this chapter,
the following fees shall be paid:
A. Inspection fee. A dwelling owner or landlord shall owe a fee in the
amount of $65 which shall be paid for each lead-based paint inspection
conducted by the City. Said fee shall be dedicated to meeting the
costs of implementing and enforcing this subsection and the required
contribution to the New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund
(N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16h) and shall not be used for any other purpose.
B. Administrative fee. Alternatively, a dwelling owner or landlord may
directly hire a private lead evaluation contractor who is certified
to provide lead paint inspection services by the Department of Community
Affairs in which case a $50 administrative fee shall be paid. Said
fee shall be dedicated to the costs of monitoring compliance with
this subsection.