New Jersey Lead Inspections

Exemptions

If your property qualifies for any of the following, you are exempt from the new inspection requirements:

1. 1Constructed after 1978
2. 2Certified to be free of lead-based paint
3. 3Located in a multiple dwelling registered with the DCA for at least 10 years with no open violations in the past two years
4. 4Seasonal units rented for less than six months each year without consecutive renewals (e.g., short-term shore rentals)
5. 5Owner-occupied units

Lead-Free Certification Explained

A Lead-Free Certification means there is no lead paint in the rental unit or interior common areas.

This certification can only be achieved through a lead-based paint inspection using an XRF instrument.

If, during a visual inspection, chipping paint is noticed, an XRF measurement can confirm whether the surface is a true lead-based paint hazard.

Why Choose XRF Testing?

Many landlords ask: "Why spend more money on XRF testing if I don't have to?"

The answer is simple:

• Lower cost long term: XRF testing adds a small upfront cost but can save thousands in abatement or reinspection fees.
• Definitive results: It's the only way to confirm that a surface does not contain lead-based paint.
• Permanent exemption: If no lead is found, your dwelling receives a Lead-Free Certification—which permanently exempts it from future inspection requirements.