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In
NJ, lead-based paint work must be conducted by companies who possess
either a lead Evaluation, Commercial Buildings and Superstructures,
or Housing and Public Buildings contractors license (as appropriate) issued by the NJ Department of Community Affairs. All
of the firm's employees who conduct lead-based paint activities
must possess a permit issued by the
NJ Department of Health and Senior Services.
Contractor
Requirements
Companies
who conduct lead-related activities in NJ must be licensed by the
NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA). For information on how to contact the DCA, please refer to the Indoor Environments Contacts page. Individual
Permitting Requirements
All
individuals employed by licensed lead contractors
to conduct lead activities must be permitted by the NJ Department
of Health and Senior Services. For more information on discipline description, education/experience requirements, and how to apply for a permit, follow the links below:
Taking
the NJ
Inspector, Risk Assessor, Supervisor (for Housing and Public
Buildings or for Commercial Buildings and Superstructures)
Third-Party Examinations
After
the completion of training, all Inspector/Risk
Assessors and Supervisors (for both housing and public buildings
as well as commercial buildings and superstructures) must take
a third-party state examination. These examinations are
administered by
Promissor.
For more information on how to take the examination, please refer to the "Lead Examination Candidate Information Bulletin" [pdf 74k]. This bulletin provides exam candidates with the information necessary to schedule and take the examination.
Reciprocity
applicants must provide proof of a currently valid certification
with another state which has received US Environmental Protection
Agency
authorization
to
administer and enforce a state lead certification and training program
under Title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Replace
a lost, stolen or damaged permit
If
your NJ lead permit has been lost, stolen or damaged, an "Application
for Replacement of Lead Permit" must be submitted to the DHSS.
Note:
Permits may be replaced no more than two (2) times during the
two year period for
which the permit is valid. Renew
a lead permit
All permittees
must take a NJ-approved refresher course and submit a complete application
to renew their permit. At the completion of training, the
training agency will provide each trainee with an application and instructions on how
to apply for the permit. If an application is lost or misplaced, it can be downloaded by selecting the appropriate
discipline above. |
Indoor Environments Program
