Among the ordinances introduced at the Jan. 9 meeting of the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners was a measure adopting a new Chapter 108 that pertains to lead-based paint inspections. As recently mandated by the state, municipalities must inspect certain rental single-family, two-family and multiple-dwelling units for lead-based paint hazards. Second reading of Ordinance 23-02C is scheduled for the next meeting, at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6.

“The law imposes an obligation on municipalities to perform or hire a certified lead evaluation contractor to perform…