LeadSafe Lookup

Lead-safe certificate rules in Lafayette Township

Rentals in Lafayette Township built before 1978 need a lead-safe certificate from a lead inspection, unless an exemption applies.

Lafayette Township uses dust-wipe sampling: the inspector wipes floors and window sills and sends the wipes to a lab. State health data put Lafayette Township among the towns where at least 3% of young children tested had elevated blood lead levels.

Inspection method
Dust-wipe sampling
Certificate lasts
3 years
Next inspection
When it runs out
Fee
Set by Lafayette Township, plus $20 per unit for the state

Check whether a specific property is covered or work out its next due date.

Getting the certificate in Lafayette Township

  1. Confirm the building was built before 1978 and no exemption applies.
  2. Book the inspection, either through Lafayette Township's own lead inspection program or with a certified lead evaluation firm you hire. If you hire a firm, it sends Lafayette Township a copy of any certificate it issues.
  3. If the inspector finds lead hazards, have them fixed (interim controls or abatement) and re-inspected.
  4. Keep the lead-safe certificate, report each tenant turnover to Lafayette Township, and book the next inspection before the certificate's three years run out.

We haven't reviewed Lafayette Township's own ordinance yet, so the town fee and booking steps above are the statewide rule. Ask Lafayette Township's code enforcement or construction office for its fee.

Certified inspectors near Lafayette Township

From NJ DCA's list of certified lead evaluation contractors (revised October 28, 2026). Firms travel, so ask whether they cover Lafayette Township.

Based in Sussex County

  • Abs Environmental Group, LLC973-583-8500Glenwood, NJ (Sussex County)
  • Environmental Health Invest.973-729-5649Sparta, NJ (Sussex County)
  • Leadguys NJ201-253-6778Newton, NJ (Sussex County)

Based in neighbouring counties

  • A1 Environmental Inspections973-960-1192Little Falls, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Daset Home Inspections, LLC908-954-8946Stewartsville, NJ (Warren County)
  • Eikon Planning & Design, LLC908-813-2323Hackettstown, NJ (Warren County)
  • Empire Environmental, LTD973-334-5641Montville, NJ (Morris County)
  • Extra Mile Home Inspection SVC201-952-8241Cedar Knolls, NJ (Morris County)
  • H2m Architects & Engineers862-207-5900Parsippany, NJ (Morris County)
  • Heartland Environmental SVCS.908-619-8755Washington, NJ (Warren County)

See all 187 certified firms.

Questions landlords ask

Do rentals in Lafayette Township, NJ need a lead-safe certificate?

Yes, if the rental was built before 1978 and no exemption applies. New Jersey's lead-safe law (P.L.2021, c.182) covers single-family, two-family and multi-unit rentals in every municipality, including Lafayette Township.

What kind of lead inspection does Lafayette Township use?

Lafayette Township uses dust-wipe sampling: the inspector wipes floors and window sills and sends the wipes to a lab. State health data put Lafayette Township among the towns where at least 3% of young children tested had elevated blood lead levels.

When is the lead inspection due in Lafayette Township?

The first inspection was due by July 22, 2024, or at an earlier tenant turnover. A lead-safe certificate is valid for three years (P.L.2024, c.74 raised it from two), and the next inspection is due when it runs out. A tenant turnover while the certificate is valid needs no new inspection.

How much does a lead-safe inspection cost in Lafayette Township?

Lafayette Township sets its own inspection fee, and the state adds $20 per unit. A private certified firm sets its own price.

Can I hire my own lead inspector in Lafayette Township?

Yes. New Jersey requires every town to let owners hire a certified lead evaluation contractor directly. NJ DCA lists 187 certified firms.

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