New Jersey § 26:2q-2

§ 26:2q-2.

As used in sections 1 through 12 of P.L.1993, c. 288 ( C.26:2Q-1 through C.26:2Q-12 ): “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Health . “ Department ” means the Department of Health . “ Interim controls ” means a set of measures designed to reduce temporarily human exposure or likely

exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance,

painting, temporary containment, ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or

potential hazards, and the establishment and operation of management and resident

education programs, or as the term is defined under 42 U.S.C.s.4851b . “ Lead abatement ” means a set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards

in accordance with standards established by the Commissioner of Community Affairs

in compliance with standards promulgated by the appropriate federal agencies. Such term includes: a. the removal of lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust, the permanent containment

or encapsulation of lead-based paint, the replacement of lead-painted surfaces or

fixtures, and the removal or covering of lead contaminated soil; and b. all preparation, cleanup, disposal, and post-abatement clearance testing activities

associated with such measures. “ Lead evaluation ” means a surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of lead-based

paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation. “ Lead hazard control work ” means work to make housing lead-safe, or to mitigate, through the use of interim

controls as permitted under federal law and as defined in 42 U.S.C.s.4851b , or to eliminate permanently lead-based paint hazards by abatement on a premises

by a person certified to perform lead abatement work pursuant to sections 1 through

12 of P.L.1993, c. 288 ( C.26:2Q-1 et seq. ) and sections 14 through 24 of P.L.1993, c. 288 ( C.52:27D-427 et seq. ). “ Lead-based paint ” means paint or other surface coating material that contains lead in excess of 1.0

milligrams per centimeter squared or in excess of 0.5% by weight, or such other level

as may be established by federal law. “ Lead-based paint hazard ” means any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust or

soil or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in surfaces, that

would result in adverse human health effects. “ Lead-based paint hazard inspection ” means an inspection of residential housing and the structure's interior common areas

and exterior surface for the presence of lead-based paint hazards. “ Lead safe maintenance work ” means those maintenance activities which are necessary to maintain surfaces in a

lead safe condition and to prevent lead-based paint hazards from occurring or reoccurring. “ Surface ” means an area such as an interior or exterior wall, ceiling, floor, door, door frame,

window sill, window frame, porch, stair, handrail and spindle, or other abradable

surface, soil, furniture, a carpet, a radiator or a water pipe.