NJ A4247

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

Enforcing agencies must determine whether paint in the work area contains lead through inspection or building records review; if lead is present and sanding/scraping is planned, owners must hire a contractor certified for lead hazard control work.

Projects involving sanding or scraping of lead paint require at least two unscheduled inspections by the enforcing agency to verify compliance with permit requirements and lead safe maintenance work standards.

Permit fees are capped at $50, with penalties of $150 for initial violations and $1,500 for continued unpermitted work after an initial infraction.

The bill takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.