Lead licensing in New Jersey
In New Jersey, a company offering lead hazard evaluation or lead abatement must be certified by the Department of Community Affairs, and its workers and supervisors need Department of Health permits. Ordinary renovation or painting in a home built before 1978 is covered by EPA's Lead-Safe program instead. The state suggests calling its Lead Hazard Abatement office to confirm a firm's certification. Check the certification on record, and check the agency's site for current requirements.
Official lookup (opens in a new tab)NJ Department of Community Affairs (Lead Hazard Evaluation and Abatement Code, N.J.A.C. 5:17) for contractors; NJ Department of Health for individual permits; EPA for RRP (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- NJ DCA: Lead Hazard Abatement (opens in a new tab)
- NJ Department of Health: Lead Certification Requirements (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Frequent Questions About Applying for Certification or Accreditation (state-authorized RRP and abatement lists) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: RRP Firm Certification (states authorized to run their own RRP program) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Evaluation Program overview (EPA-administered vs. EPA-authorized states) (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: Lead-Safe Certified Firm locator (opens in a new tab)