Lead Paint Compliance & Regulations

Keeping Your Family Safe

Lead is a toxic substance that poses potential hazards within both the interior and exterior of your home, especially in areas where lead-based paint may have been used. Paint in deteriorating condition, such as chipping or peeling, can generate lead dust, which can be inadvertently ingested, especially by young children engaging in normal hand-to-mouth activities.

Furthermore, lead hazards may also lurk in drinking water and the soil surrounding your property. Exposure to lead can result in severe health issues, affecting individuals of all age groups. Notably, children under the age of six and pregnant women are at higher risk of lead poisoning within our communities.

Lead inspections serve the vital purpose of identifying the presence of lead-based paint or any associated hazards within your home. To safeguard the health of you and your family, it is crucial not to overlook the possibility that lead-based paint may exist in your property. Attain peace of mind by opting for a comprehensive inspection conducted by Bay Hill Environmental.

Philadelphia Lead Disclosure Law

Starting from October 1, 2020, Philadelphia landlords are mandated to test and validate the lead safety or lead-free status of all rental properties constructed before 1978. This legislation aims to protect children from lead poisoning and guarantee that they reside in housing that is either lead-free or lead-safe. It obliges landlords to obtain certification confirming the lead status of a property being rented to children.

Before obtaining a new or annual rental license, landlords must provide certification affirming compliance with the law’s stipulations. In Philadelphia, a Lead Safe Certificate holds a validity period of four years, while a Lead Free Certificate remains effective for the duration of the home’s existence.

New Jersey’s Lead-based Paint Inspection Law (P.L. 2021 c.182)

New Jersey’s Lead-based Paint Inspection law reads that all rental dwellings and units constructed before 1978 must undergo lead-based paint inspections within two years of the law’s effective date, which is July 22, 2022, or upon tenant turnover, whichever occurs sooner. In essence, the initial inspection must be completed no later than July 22, 2024.

Following the initial inspection, all units are to be assessed for lead-based paint hazards every three years or upon tenant turnover, whichever is earlier. If a valid lead-safe certificate is held by the owner, an inspection upon tenant turnover is not obligatory. It’s essential to note that lead-safe certificates remain valid for a duration of two years. In the event of an expired lead-safe certificate and an impending tenant turnover, an inspection will be required before the three-year inspection timeline. Conversely, a Lead-Free Certificate remains valid for the entire lifespan of the home.