Lead-safe certificate rules in West Caldwell Township
Rentals in West Caldwell Township built before 1978 need a lead-safe certificate from a lead inspection, unless an exemption applies.
West Caldwell Township 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 West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell Township
- Confirm the building was built before 1978 and no exemption applies.
- Book the inspection, either through West Caldwell Township's own lead inspection program or with a certified lead evaluation firm you hire. If you hire a firm, it sends West Caldwell Township a copy of any certificate it issues.
- If the inspector finds lead hazards, have them fixed (interim controls or abatement) and re-inspected.
- Keep the lead-safe certificate, report each tenant turnover to West Caldwell Township, and book the next inspection before the certificate's three years run out.
We haven't reviewed West Caldwell Township's own ordinance yet, so the town fee and booking steps above are the statewide rule. Ask West Caldwell Township's code enforcement or construction office for its fee.
Certified inspectors near West Caldwell Township
From NJ DCA's list of certified lead evaluation contractors (revised October 28, 2026). Firms travel, so ask whether they cover West Caldwell Township.
Based in Essex County
- A Liu Company732-301-4599Montclair, NJ (Essex County)
- A-Arcalenz, LLC862-224-2356West Orange, NJ (Essex County)
- Absolute Jm Services LLC862-250-1925Orange, NJ (Essex County)
- Aspis Environmental, LLC609-433-6258Newark, NJ (Essex County)
- Eco-Vet Environmental, LLC862-276-9836East Orange, NJ (Essex County)
- Entech Engineering Of NJ732-796-4792Newark, NJ (Essex County)
- Greenmax Environmental201-800-3211Montclair, NJ (Essex County)
- GZA Geoenvironmental, INC.973-774-3300Fairfield, NJ (Essex County)
- Jayhomes LLC973-477-9199East Orange, NJ (Essex County)
- Jp2018, LLC973-619-5873Orange, NJ (Essex County)
- NJ Lead & Compliance Services, LLC610-312-4900Bloomfield, NJ (Essex County)
- Smart Choice Inspections, LLC973-500-3233Cedar Grove, NJ (Essex County)
- Tectonic Eng.& Surveying,INC.973-467-5850Millburn, NJ (Essex County)
- Y & N Construction, LLC.862-236-8691Newark, NJ (Essex County)
Based in neighbouring counties
- A. Paul Contracting CORP.973-705-9555Hillside, NJ (Union County)
- A1 Environmental Inspections973-960-1192Little Falls, NJ (Passaic County)
- Abated, LLC908-372-8375Elizabeth, NJ (Union County)
- Aim Environmental LLC201-528-5047Fort Lee, NJ (Bergen County)
- All Lead NJ, LLC201-954-0292Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County)
- Apex Environmental Consulting, LLC551-204-5364Paramus, NJ (Bergen County)
Questions landlords ask
Do rentals in West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell Township.
What kind of lead inspection does West Caldwell Township use?
West Caldwell Township 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 West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell Township?
West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell Township?
Yes. New Jersey requires every town to let owners hire a certified lead evaluation contractor directly. NJ DCA lists 187 certified firms.
Sources
- NJ DCA: 2025-26 Lead-Based Paint Inspection Methodology (municipal listing). West Caldwell Township: visual. Checked November 13, 2026
- P.L.2024, c.74 (approved September 12, 2024): certificates valid three years
- NJ DCA: Lead-Based Paint in Rental Dwellings Guidelines. Written before the 2024 amendment; its two-year certificate rule is out of date
- NJ DCA: Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units
- NJ DCA: List of Certified Lead Evaluation Contractors
Something wrong? Report a mistake on this page.