Cal. Civ. Code § 5:17-2.4
Issuance of certification
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(a) Upon receipt of a completed application, the Department shall either issue the certification or deny it in accordance with these rules within 30 days. (b) The certification shall remain valid, unless suspended or revoked in accordance with these rules, for a two year period ending with the expiration date indicated thereon. If the business is transferred to another legal entity, the contractor certification issued by the Department shall not be transferable. 1. The Department shall be notified in writing when any employee who is certified by the Department of Health and is designated as having responsibility for ensuring compliance with P.L. 1993, c.288 ceases to be associated with the business organization. In any such case, the certification shall expire and become invalid unless another person certified by the Department of Health is substituted and the Department of Community Affairs is so notified in writing within 10 days of the change. 2. Any other change in the information submitted to the Department with the application for certification shall be reported to the Department in writing within 30 days of the change. (c) The certification shall specify whether the holder is certified as a lead evaluation contractor, a lead abatement contractor, or both. (d) A certification may be renewed for additional two-year periods. Applications for renewal shall be made upon forms provided by the Commissioner, shall be accompanied by a fee of $ 2,518 and shall be subject to the same conditions as an original application. 1. Applications for recertification may be made during the 90 day period before the certification expiration date or the 90 day period after the certification expiration date; except that if a business firm applies after the certification expiration date, the firm shall not perform any services for which certification is required until the certification is renewed. If a certification has expired for more than 90 days, the business firm shall be required to obtain a new certification. (e) A copy of the certification shall be conspicuously displayed for public review in the office of a firm engaged in the business of abating lead-based paint hazards or conducting lead evaluations. Additionally, the certification number shall be displayed on all business vehicles and at all lead abatement or evaluation jobs in progress.
N.J.A.C. § 5:17-2.4 governs how the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs issues, maintains, and renews certifications for lead evaluation and abatement contractors. A certification is valid for two years, is non-transferable if the business changes legal ownership, and lapses if the key Department of Health–certified compliance employee leaves without a qualified replacement being reported within 10 days. Renewals require a $2,518 fee and must be sought within a defined window around the expiration date; firms that let their certification lapse beyond 90 days must start the full application process over.
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Property owners who hire lead abatement or evaluation contractors should verify that any firm they engage holds a current, valid certification under N.J.A.C. § 5:17-2.4, since the rule prohibits firms from performing covered services during any lapse in certification. Compliant contractors will display their certification conspicuously in their office, show the certification number on business vehicles, and post it at active job sites. Confirming these visible indicators before work begins is a standard due-diligence step when contracting for lead-related services.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:17-2.4, tenants have a right to know that any contractor performing lead evaluation or abatement work in their home holds a valid state certification, which must be posted at the job site and displayed on business vehicles. If a contractor appears to be working without visible certification or after a certification has lapsed, tenants can report concerns to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which administers this rule. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help residents understand what documentation they are entitled to request and what remedies may be available if uncertified work was performed.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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