(a) Each multiple dwelling, including all common areas, constructed before 1978, shall be subject to the
requirements for lead-safe maintenance contained in this section. All such buildings shall undergo a
combined inspection and risk assessment, and lead hazard control work in accordance with (b) below or
shall comply with the requirements for standard treatments contained in (c) below. Following the
performance of lead hazard control work or standard treatments, all buildings shall be subject to the
requirements for on-going evaluation and maintenance contained in (d) below.
1. The requirements of this section shall not apply to:
i. Buildings, dwelling units or common areas that have been certified to be free of lead-based paint
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:17;
ii. A seasonal rental unit which is rented for less than six months' duration each year;
iii. A dwelling unit that has been certified as having a lead-free interior in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:17;
iv. An owner-occupied dwelling unit; or
v. Housing for the elderly, or a residential property designated exclusively for persons with
disabilities; except this exemption shall not apply if a child less than age six resides or is expected
to reside in the dwelling unit.
(b) Inspection, risk assessment and lead hazard control work: A combined inspection and risk assessment
shall be performed in accordance with the applicable provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:17. Data collected from a
previous inspection or risk assessment may be used. If a property or portions of a property were inspected
for lead-based paint prior to May 16, 2005, a risk assessment shall be performed for the property or
portions inspected; however, a new inspection shall not be required. For purposes of this section, "risk
assessment" shall exclude testing