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. 5:171.1 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.
Penalties for violation of Chapter
68 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 plus the Borough's reasonable court costs until the
required inspection has been conducted or remediation efforts have
been initiated.
C. This chapter shall be enforced by the Borough Clerk or other Borough
personnel as may be assigned by resolution of the Milford Borough
Common Council.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent
with any part of this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent that
they are in conflict or inconsistent.
If any section, paragraph, subsection, clause, or provision of this Chapter
68 shall be adjudged by the courts to be invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subsection, clause, or provisions so adjudicated, and the remainder of the ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
This chapter shall take effect after passage and publication
in the manner provided by law.