Franklin Lakes Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Fire Certificate on sale (Certificate of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with resale site inspection) · Franklin Lakes Fire Prevention Bureau

• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms meeting state law (see fire certificate)
• All open construction permits must be closed out
• No pending violations, including interior doors with keyed locks and illegal basement bedrooms
• House numbers at least 3 inches high in a contrasting color, permanently fixed and clearly visible near the front door
• Permanent pool fence at least 4 ft with self-latching, lockable gates
• Railings on interior or exterior stairs with 4 or more risers; water heater and boiler relief pipe within 6 inches of the floor; no holes in the garage ceiling; no extension cords used as permanent wiring; appliance flue pipes in good condition and sealed
• Real estate taxes must be current; property owner's professional services escrow account may not be deficient
• Properties on the Abandoned/Foreclosure/Nuisance Registry must be deregistered

• Phone: 201-891-4000 ext. 1218
• Timing: Application must be submitted 30 days before the closing date. The certificate expires 90 days from approval.
• Good for: 90 days from date of approval
• Application: https://www.franklinlakes.org/vertical/sites/%7B02E9C1B5-59B4-4B82-8487-CE42C675CF8A%7D/uploads/fire_new_doc.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Pre-1978 homes: at least 10 year sealed battery smoke alarms on each level and within 10 feet of all sleeping areas
• 1978 to 1983: hardwired alarms on each level and within 10 feet of sleeping areas; 1984 to 1990: interconnected hardwired alarms with battery backup; 1991 to present: interconnected hardwired alarms with battery backup on each level and in all bedrooms
• Hardwired alarms may not be replaced with battery alarms; smoke alarms older than 10 years must be replaced
• Low voltage fire alarm systems need an NFPA 72 inspection report and proof of monitoring before the inspection is scheduled
• Carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of all sleeping areas, battery, hardwired or plug-in, listed to UL 2034, within the manufacturer's life span