Closter Borough

Bergen County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Residential Certificate of Continued Occupancy (RCCO)
Issued by
Borough of Closter Building Department (Code Enforcement Bureau / Construction Code Official)
Requirements
  • Smoke detector certificate from the Closter Fire Prevention Bureau, and carbon monoxide detectors properly installed, before the RCCO is issued
  • Abate zoning and property maintenance violations
  • Finalize and close out open construction permits
  • Signature page of the purchase and sale contract showing all parties on the new deed (resales only)
  • Abate hazardous or unsightly conditions, including Borough sidewalks, private walkways, gutters, downspouts, windows, cladding, wiring, venting, surface water, fencing and pool barriers, and handrails on stairs with 3 or more risers
  • Disconnect or reroute sump pumps from the Borough sanitary sewer (construction permit required)
  • Remove double-key locks on the primary exterior door
  • Display the street address in numbers on the front of the house
  • Lead-safe or lead-free paint certificate only for rental units built before 1978 (not required for a sale)
Fees
RCCO inspection, one dwelling unit$100.00
RCCO inspection, each additional dwelling unit (for example a 2 family)$40.00
Timing
The code gives the Borough up to 21 days after a complete application to issue the certificate or a written denial. Construction Official inspections are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Valid for
A temporary certificate of continued occupancy (with escrow held by the attorneys) may be issued for up to 90 days unless extenuating circumstances are shown.
Phone
201-784-0600 ext. 441
ApplicationOfficial page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke detectors: one per floor including the basement, and one within 10 feet of all bedrooms
  • Carbon monoxide units: one within 10 feet of all bedrooms
  • Inspection must be done before the closing

Closter Fire Prevention Bureau (Borough of Closter)

Fees
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection for a home sale$50.00
Timing
Inspections are only on Saturday mornings and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. The bureau is part time; calls are normally returned within 24 hours.
Phone
201-768-3698
Official page
Last checked October 4, 2026
Sources
  1. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4528/BOC/5334162/RCCO___Lead_Paint_Instructions.pdf
  2. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4528/BOC/3875048/RCCO___Lead_Paint.pdf
  3. https://www.closterboro.com/page/building-department-copy
  4. https://ecode360.com/7048411

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