LeadSafe Lookup

Lead-safe certificate rules in North Haledon Borough

Rentals in North Haledon Borough built before 1978 need a lead-safe certificate from a lead inspection, unless an exemption applies.

North Haledon Borough uses a visual assessment: the inspector checks painted surfaces for peeling, chipping or flaking paint and visible dust or debris.

Inspection method
Visual assessment
Certificate lasts
3 years
Next inspection
When it runs out
Fee
Set by North Haledon Borough, 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 North Haledon Borough

  1. Confirm the building was built before 1978 and no exemption applies.
  2. Book the inspection, either through North Haledon Borough's own lead inspection program or with a certified lead evaluation firm you hire. If you hire a firm, it sends North Haledon Borough 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 North Haledon Borough, and book the next inspection before the certificate's three years run out.

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

Certified inspectors near North Haledon Borough

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

Based in Passaic County

  • A1 Environmental Inspections973-960-1192Little Falls, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Homelogic Inspection Services201-477-8573Wayne, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Knox Home Inspections, LLC973-800-4063West Milford, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Mandell Lead Inspectors, INC.973-785-7574Totowa, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Pro Vista Home Inspections862-232-9372Passaic, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Skyline Environmental Services862-684-0094Ringwood, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Ts Delta, INC201-741-3736Clifton, NJ (Passaic County)

Based in neighbouring counties

  • A Liu Company732-301-4599Montclair, NJ (Essex County)
  • A-Arcalenz, LLC862-224-2356West Orange, NJ (Essex County)
  • Abs Environmental Group, LLC973-583-8500Glenwood, NJ (Sussex County)
  • Absolute Jm Services LLC862-250-1925Orange, NJ (Essex County)
  • Aim Environmental LLC201-528-5047Fort Lee, NJ (Bergen County)
  • Apex Environmental Consulting, LLC551-204-5364Paramus, NJ (Bergen County)

See all 187 certified firms.

Questions landlords ask

Do rentals in North Haledon Borough, 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 North Haledon Borough.

What kind of lead inspection does North Haledon Borough use?

North Haledon Borough uses a visual assessment: the inspector checks painted surfaces for peeling, chipping or flaking paint and visible dust or debris.

When is the lead inspection due in North Haledon Borough?

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 North Haledon Borough?

North Haledon Borough 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 North Haledon Borough?

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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