N.J. Admin. Code § 8:62-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:62-3.2 - Requirements for obtaining a permit for lead abatement worker, lead abatement supervisor, lead inspector/risk assessor, and lead abatement planner/project designer

(a) Only permit applicants meeting the requirements of this section may be approved by the Department.

(b) All permit applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

(c) All permit applicants shall successfully complete the requisite training course for that permit, which shall have been certified pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:62-4. Each applicant required by this subchapter to complete lead training shall register at a training agency which has been certified by the Department pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:62-4 to offer such training. A list of certified training providers is available from the Department.

(d) All applicants for lead inspector/risk assessor shall meet, at a minimum, the following education and experience requirements:

1. One year experience in a related field (for example, asbestos, lead, environmental remediation work, construction-related health and safety inspection), and one of the following:

i. Bachelor's degree and one additional year of experience in a related field; or

ii. Certification as a sanitary inspector-grade 1, health officer, an industrial hygienist, an engineer, a registered architect, or an environmentally-related scientific field such as a environmental scientist; or

iii. A high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least two additional years of experience in a related field.

(e) All applicants for supervisor for housing and public buildings shall meet, at a minimum, the following education and experience requirements:

1. A minimum of one year of experience as a lead abatement worker; and

2. A minimum of two years of experience in a related field or the construction trades.

(f) All applicants for supervisor for commercial buildings and superstructures shall meet, at a minimum, the following education and experience requirements:

1. A minimum of two years of experience in commercial or industrial painting; and

2. A minimum of 90 days of experience in field supervision or management in hazardous paint removal within the previous 24 months; and

3. Work experience demonstrating knowledge of relevant safety practices, waste handling procedures, and of environmental monitoring.

(g) All permit applicants shall successfully complete a skills assessment of the hands-on training and pass a written examination devised and administered under the approval of the Department.

1. Proof of passing the written examination shall be submitted to the Department with the permit application.

(h) Initial applicants must submit a completed application within one year of the completion date of their training course. Any permit applications pending in excess of one year shall be rejected.

(i) Permit applicants shall submit all applications, transcripts, diplomas, professional certifications, affidavits, and fees pursuant to 8:62-3.3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:62-3.2