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Before You Touch an Older Home: The Lead Paint Certification Every Pro Must Have

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Anyone working on a property built before 1978 needs to understand that lead-based paint isn’t just an outdated product; it’s a serious health hazard. Lead exposure can affect both adults and children, causing long-term neurological and developmental issues. When contractors disturb old paint during renovations, sanding, or demolition, dangerous dust can spread quickly. This is why having the proper lead paint certification isn’t optional; it’s essential for safety, liability protection, and legal compliance.

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Governor Phil Murphy Moves to Get the Lead Out

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Ridgewood NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today reaffirmed his commitment to address lead exposure in New Jersey and its harmful effects on public health and child development by signing a package of bills aimed protecting New Jersey’s families from lead poisoning. The legislation, which will require regular inspections for, and the remediation of, lead-based paint hazards in residential rental properties and require the inventory, replacement, and financing of lead service lines throughout the state within the next 10 years, will advance New Jersey as a national leader in lead poisoning prevention. In October 2019, Governor Murphy unveiled a comprehensive statewide plan to address lead exposure in New Jersey, in which exposure to lead-based paint and lead in drinking water were two key elements of the strategy.

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