Worker for Housing and Public Buildings
Qualifications and Requirements

Certified lead abatement Workers for Housing and Public Buildings (WHPB) perform lead abatement activities in housing and public buildings.  These individuals must be employed by a NJ Department of Community Affairs certified Housing and Public Buildings Contractor.

Legal Authority

N.J.S.A. 26:2Q and N.J.A.C. 8:62

Qualifications

Age: 18 years or older

Education and Experience:   Applicants must attend a 32 hour training course approved by the Department of Health (DOH).  Please refer to the list of "Certified Training Providers" [pdf 14k] for more information on where these courses are given.

Examination

WHPB applicants must pass a written course examination administered under the approval of the DOH.

Application and Fees

Application:  A written application [pdf 35k] must be submitted to the DOH on a form approved by the DOH.  All applications must include documentation which provides proof of qualifications, proof of passing the training course, a passport-sized color photo meeting the requirements indicated on the application and a certified check or money order in the amount of the application fee (below). 

Application Fee:  $80.

Length of Permit

The permit is valid for two years.

Renewing a Permit

An application for renewal of a permit shall be submitted during the 90 calendar day period prior to or after the permit’s expiration date. The DOH shall renew a permit if the renewal applicant has:

• Completed a written application [pdf 35k] to renew the permit within 90 days prior to or after the expiration of the previously issued WHPB permit.
  
  
• Provided evidence of refresher training [pdf 14k]
  
  
• Paid any penalties lawfully imposed on the applicant
  
  
• Provided a certified check or money order in the amount of the application fee (see above)

Note: The DOH will treat an application for renewal as a first time application if the applicant's previous WHPB permit has been expired for more than 90 days

Reciprocity

Application for Reciprocal Lead Permit [pdf 44k] - Applicants who have been trained and permitted outside of New Jersey 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.