Closter Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Residential Certificate of Continued Occupancy (RCCO) · Borough of Closter Building Department (Code Enforcement Bureau / Construction Code Official)

• 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)

• Phone: 201-784-0600 ext. 441
• 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.
• Good 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.
• Application: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4528/BOC/3875048/RCCO___Lead_Paint.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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