LeadSafe Lookup

Lead-safe certificate rules in Prospect Park Borough

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

Prospect Park Borough uses dust-wipe sampling: the inspector wipes floors and window sills and sends the wipes to a lab. State health data put Prospect Park Borough 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 Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park Borough

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

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

Certified inspectors near Prospect Park Borough

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

What kind of lead inspection does Prospect Park Borough use?

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

When is the lead inspection due in Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park Borough?

Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park 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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