N.J. Admin. Code § 8:51-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:51-4.2 - Environmental intervention for children up to 72 months of age

(a) Whenever a child up to 72 months of age has a confirmed blood lead level of 10 g/dL or greater or two consecutive test results five g/dL to nine g/dL that are one month to four months apart, the local board of health in whose jurisdiction the child resides shall conduct a hazard assessment of the child's primary residence to identify lead sources in the child's environment.

1. Upon completion of the hazard assessment, if a follow-up blood lead test remains elevated, the local board of health shall conduct another evaluation of the residence to determine additional sources of lead.

(b) The local board of health shall conduct a limited hazard assessment on the following addresses that are determined, through the Hazard Assessment Questionnaire, available at N.J.A.C. 8:51 Appendix A, to have been built before 1978 or to not have a lead-free certificate:

1. Any previous primary address where the child has resided within the three months prior to the blood lead test; and

2. Any secondary address where the child spends at least 10 hours per week.

(c) The local board of health shall investigate and take appropriate action regarding other possible sources of lead exposure, as indicated by the results of the Hazard Assessment Questionnaire.

1. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, nonpaint lead hazards and other sites with potential lead hazards that are accessible to the child.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:51-4.2

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3168(a), effective 9/18/2017