Lead Inspection Laws — Know Where You Stand
Lead paint inspection requirements vary by state and even by city. We keep landlords, daycares, and property owners compliant across all four jurisdictions we serve. Pick your state below.
Four laws. One inspector who knows them all.
Each law has its own rules, deadlines, and penalties. Click into yours for the specifics — or call us at (215) 284-0086 if you’re not sure which applies.
NJ Lead Paint Inspection Law
Requires triennial lead inspection of pre-1978 rental properties statewide. Enforced at the municipal level. Lead-Free certification can replace the recurring inspection cycle entirely.
Read the NJ requirements → PENNSYLVANIAPhiladelphia Lead Disclosure & Certification Law
All pre-1978 Philadelphia rentals must be certified Lead-Safe or Lead-Free and the certificate submitted to the City through the Lead and Healthy Homes Program. Tenants must receive a copy or the lease can be voided.
Read the Philadelphia requirements → DELAWAREDelaware Lead Disclosure Law
Federal lead disclosure (24 CFR 35) applies to all pre-1978 Delaware rentals, plus Delaware’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act covers blood-level testing for children. Local rules in Wilmington add inspection requirements.
Read the Delaware requirements → NEW YORKNew York State Lead Law
NY Public Health Law § 1370 plus NYC Local Law 1 of 2004 (and 2025 amendments) require landlord inspection and remediation in pre-1960 multi-unit buildings. Rochester, Buffalo, and Erie/Monroe counties have their own ordinances on top.
Read the NY requirements →Not sure which law applies to your property? Tell us the address and we’ll tell you exactly what’s required, what it’ll cost, and how fast we can get it done. Call (215) 284-0086 or email info@bayhillenv.com.
One inspector. Four jurisdictions. Zero compliance headaches.
1. We tell you what’s required
Tell us the property address and we’ll confirm which laws apply, what type of certification you need, and the deadline you’re working against.
2. We schedule fast
We schedule most inspections within 24 hours of your request. Same-day scheduling available for urgent closing deadlines and licensing inspections.
3. We deliver compliance-ready reports
Reports are formatted to satisfy each jurisdiction’s submission requirements. For Philadelphia, your certificate is ready to submit through the Lead and Healthy Homes Program portal — we’ll walk you through it.
4. We track your renewals
NJ rentals re-inspect every 3 years. Philadelphia Lead-Safe certs renew every 4. We’ll remind you before you fall out of compliance.
Behind on a deadline?
Whether it’s an NJ triennial, a Philadelphia Lead-Safe cert, a Wilmington inspection, or a NYC LL1 follow-up — we can schedule a certified inspector within 24 hours.
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