As used in this chapter, 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
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.
VISUAL ASSESSMENT
A visual examination for deteriorated paint or visible surface
dust, debris, or residue.
The fees to be charged pursuant to this chapter are as follows:
A. As listed in the fee ordinance or as set forth within any agreement
or shared services agreement which the City enters into pursuant to
this chapter.
B. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16(h), an additional fee of
$20 per dwelling unit inspected by the City's lead evaluation
contractor or the owner's private lead evaluation contractor
shall be addressed for the purpose of the Lead Hazard Control Assistance
Act, unless the owner demonstrates that the Department of Community
Affairs has already assessed an additional inspection fee of $20.
The fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited
into the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund.
C. In a common interest community, any inspection fee charged pursuant
to this subsection shall be the responsibility of the unit owner and
not the homeowners' association, unless the association is the
owner of the unit.
Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as follows:
A. If a property owner has failed to conduct the required inspection
or initiate any remediation as required by N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.1 et
seq. the owner shall have 30 days to cure the violation.
B. If a property owner fails to cure 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.