Supervisor for Commercial Buildings and Superstructures
Qualifications and Requirements

Nature of Work

Certified lead abatement Supervisors for Commercial Buildings and Superstructures (SCBS), supervise lead abatement work in commercial buildings and on superstructures (ie. bridges and water towers).  These individuals must be employed by a NJ Department of Community Affairs certified Commercial Buildings and Superstructures Contractor.

Legal Authority

N.J.S.A. 26:2Q and N.J.A.C. 8:62

Qualifications

Age: 18 years or older

Education and Experience:  Applicants must attend a 32 hour training course approved by the Department of Health (DOH).  Please refer to the list of "Certified Training Providers" [pdf 14k] for more information on where these courses are given.

All applicants for a SCBS permit must have, at a minimum, the following:

• At least two years of experience in commercial or industrial painting
   
• At least 90 days of experience in field supervision or management in hazardous paint removal within the previous 24 months

Examination

SCBS applicants must pass a written third party examination [pdf 244k]administered under the approval of the DOH.

Application and Fees

Application:  A written application [pdf 43k] must be submitted to the DOH on a form approved by the DOH.  All applications must include documentation which provides proof of qualifications, proof of passing the third party examination, a passport-sized color photo meeting the requirements indicated on the application and certified check or money order in the amount of the application fee (below).

Application Fee:  $150.

Length of Permit

The permit is valid for two years. 

Renewing a Permit

An application for renewal of a permit shall be submitted during the 90 calendar day period prior to or after the permit’s expiration date. The DOH shall renew a permit if the renewal applicant has:

• Completed a written application [pdf 43k]to renew the permit within 90 days prior to or after the expiration of the previously issued SCBS permit.
   
  
• Provided evidence of refresher training
   
  
• Paid any penalties lawfully imposed on the applicant
   
  
• Provided a certified check or money order in the amount of the application fee (see above)

Note: The DOH will treat an application for renewal as a first time application if the applicant's previous SCBS permit has been expired for more than 90 days

Reciprocity

Application for Reciprocal Lead Permit [pdf 45k] - Applicants who have been trained and permitted outside of New Jersey must provide proof of a currently valid certification with another state which has received US Environmental Protection Agency authorization to administer and enforce a state lead certification and training program under Title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act.