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Requirements for Lead Supervisors, Workers, Planner/Project Designers and Inspector/Risk Assessors
Important: To help expedite your application, if at all possible, please submit payment via our e-payment system. Once you complete your payment, a confirmation email will be sent to you. You must include a copy of that email with your application to ensure there are no delays in processing the application.
Requirements for those who wish to conduct lead activities in NJ are below.
If you have questions regarding the new "Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units" Law, please go to the New Jersey Department of Community Affair's webpage. Make sure to bookmark the page so you can check regularly for updates.
All applications must include the following:
Note: Applicants applying for any of disciplines listed below must either take NJ-Approved training or meet the requirements for reciprocal certification.
Lead Workers for Housing and Public Buildings
These individuals conduct lead abatement work in housing and public buildings. Application (EHS-22) Fee: $80
Lead Supervisors for Housing and Public Buildings
These individuals supervise lead abatement work in housing and public buildings. Application (EHS-23) Fee: $150
Initial Applicants must provide proof of the following:
Lead Workers for Commercial Buildings and Superstructures
These individuals conduct lead abatement work in commercial buildings and on superstructures (ie. bridges and water towers). Application (EHS-26) Fee: $80
Supervisors for Commercial Buildings and Superstructures
These individuals supervise lead abatement work in commercial buildings and on superstructures (ie. bridges and water towers). Application (EHS-27) Fee: $150
Initial Applicants must provide proof of the following:
Lead Abatement Planner/Project Designers
Lead abatement Planner/Project Designers design specifications for lead abatement work in housing and public buildings Application (EHS-25) Fee: $200
Lead Inspector/Risk Assessors
NJDCA's "Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units" Regulations
The NJDOH does not determine what qualifications or certifications an individual is required to have in order to conduct inspections under this Law. You must contact the NJ Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) regarding those requirements. You can find additional information about this law on the NJDCA's website.
Important Information for Non-Government Individuals
In order to perform lead inspections and risk assessments in NJ, a NJDOH-certified lead Inspector/Risk Assessor must be employed by a NJ Department of Community Affairs-licensed Lead Evaluation Contractor.
Job Duties and Qualifications:
Lead Inspector/Risk Assessors (IRAs) perform a surface-by-surface inspection in housing and public buildings to determine if lead-based paint is present. IRAs also perform risk assessments, which is an on-site investigation to determine the presence, type, severity and location of lead-based paint hazards. IRAs can provide recommendations on how to control any identified lead hazards and can conduct clearance sampling after the remediation of any lead hazards. Application (EHS-24) Fee: $150
Initial Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Applicants must provide proof of the following (read the requirements carefully before taking training or applying for the permit):
1. Proof of passing a NJ-approved training course.
2. Proof of passing 2-part third-party state examination
3. Education and Experience - must provide proof of one of the following:
*Applicants must have related experience (active participation in the work activity). Examples of this experience are conducting asbestos, lead, and/or other types of environmental remediation; construction-related health and safety inspections; or other types of environmental or inspection-type work.
Lead Permit Extensions
Note: Individuals may take refresher training up to six (6) months before their permit expires.
There are two types of extensions:
1. Permit Extensions: If an individual is unable to acquire refresher training before their permit expires and still needs the permit in order to work, the individual must submit the items below before their permit expires in order to be able to acquire a permit extension. This extension, when carried with the expired permit, will allow the individual to conduct lead activities for which that permit is required.
2. 90-Day Grace Period Extensions: N.J.A.C. 8:62, Standards for Lead Certification, allows individuals to renew a lead permit up to 90 days after that permit expires. If the individual's permit has expired and they are unable to acquire refresher training before the end of the 90-day grace period (after the permit expires), they must submit the items below in order to acquire this extension. These items must be submitted within the 90-day period after the permit expires in order to have the extension request approved. This extension will not allow you to conduct lead activities, it only allows you to renew your permit.
Important: Barring emergency circumstances, all extension requests submitted after the permit that has been expired more than 90 days will not be approved
Directions on how to Acquire a Lead Permit Extension:
Required items:
When your extension request has been reviewed and approved, we will email or mail (to individuals with no email address) the extension. If there are any deficiencies, the DOH will contact the applicant for additional information.
Once we receive your lead refresher training (in the appropriate discipline), we will issue your new lead permit.
Canceled Refresher Training Course or Other Reason Applicant Could not Attend Class
If your training course is canceled or you were unable to attend the class, you may need an additional extension. You must:
Applicants who have been trained and permitted outside of New Jersey must