[Added 5-13-2024 by Ord. No. MC 2024-23]
For purposes of this article, the definitions herein shall have the meaning as used in and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D 437.1 et seq., Lead Hazard Control Assistance Act, and implementing regulations at N.J.A.C. 5:28A-4.1 et seq., Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwellings; Sections 1 through 12 of P.L. 1993, c. 288 (N.J.S.A. 26:2Q-1 et seq.) and Sections 14 through 24 of P.L. 1993, c. 288, (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-427 et seq.), the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Abatement and Lead-Based Paint Abatement Contractor Certification Act, and implementing regulations at N.J.A.C. 5:17, Lead Hazard Evaluation and Abatement Code; and N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq., Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law; unless otherwise stated.
A real estate development or neighborhood in which the property requires property owners to contribute to the maintenance of the commonly held property or to pay dues or assessments to an owners' association that provides services or facilities to the community.
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.
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.
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.
A set of measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based 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 incorporated in N.J.A.C. 5:17.
A set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards, in accordance with the standards established by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs at N.J.A.C. 5:17.
The certificate issued by the construction official pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(p) at the end of a lead abatement project.
An individual, individuals or entity certified by the New Jersey Department of Health to perform lead abatement or interim control work pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17.
An individual, individuals or entity certified by the New Jersey Department of Health and/or the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, to perform lead inspection and risk assessment work pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17. This includes the ability to perform dust wipe sampling.
An individual certified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to perform lead inspection and risk assessment work pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17-1.2. This includes the ability to perform dust wipe sampling.
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 by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17, which confirms that a lead-based paint inspection was performed and that no lead-based paint exists in the dwelling unit or that all lead-based paint hazards have been fully abated. Lead-Free Certifications do not have an expiration date; however, if the City of Plainfield is notified or becomes aware of a lead event at the dwelling unit listed on the Lead-Free Certification, a lead inspection will be conducted to ensure that health and safety are maintained in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:17-1.2.
A certification that has been issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and identifies the property address and dwelling unit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:28A, confirming that a lead-based paint inspection was performed at this dwelling unit and no lead-based paint hazards were found. Lead-safe certifications are valid for two years from the date of issuance pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:28A-2.4. This certification shall be provided to the City of Plainfield Department of Health and Social Services by the property owner of the inspected address listed on the Lead-Safe Certification.
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" shall also mean 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" shall not include those buildings and structures that are excluded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-3(k).
The City of Plainfield Health Officer or their designee, the City of Plainfield Construction Official or their designee, including a City of Plainfield Code Enforcement Officer, which Enforcement Officer shall include, but not be limited to, enforcement pertaining to the Health Code, the Construction Code and/or the Housing Code, and be authorized to perform inspections of any dwelling or enforce any ordinance, statute, or law defined within the Code of the City of Plainfield or the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.3 et seq.
Either an employee of the City of Plainfield or an outside contractor working with the City of Plainfield who is certified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to perform lead inspection and risk assessment work, which includes the ability to perform dust wipe sampling, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:17-1.2.
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) (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.6), or tenant turnover and subsequent inspections, thereafter shall be 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.
Lead 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, all new tenant(s) move into a dwelling unit or the time at which a new tenant enters a vacant dwelling unit previously uninhabited.