NJ A3498

Owners of residential buildings constructed before 1979 must obtain a construction permit before painting or removing existing paint from the building's exterior where paint already exists

Enforcing agencies must determine if existing paint contains lead through inspection or records review, and if lead is present and sanding/scraping is planned, owners must hire a certified lead hazard control contractor

At least two unscheduled inspections are required during exterior paint projects involving sanding or scraping to verify permit compliance, contractor certification, and adherence to lead safe maintenance standards

Construction permit fees for this work are capped at $50, though agencies may raise fees for other permit types to offset any revenue shortfall

Violations carry a $150 penalty for unpermitted work, increasing to an additional $1,500 penalty if the owner continues work after the initial infraction