Haworth Borough

Bergen County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale Certificate (Continued Certificate of Occupancy)

Issued by

Borough of Haworth Building Department (Construction Official)

Requirements

Smoke detectors on every level (battery units allowed in existing 1 and 2 family homes); basement detector on the basement ceiling at the foot of the stairs
Carbon monoxide detectors within 10 feet of bedrooms in the hallway (not inside bedrooms)
Hardwired systems must be interconnected
Sump pump must discharge onto the property or street, not into the Borough sewer
Pool: compliant locking gate and fencing
House number near the front door light, 4 to 6 inches high, contrasting colors
Handrails where there are 4 or more steps
Anti-tip bracket on the stove
Sidewalks, curbs and gutters in safe, even condition
No fire extinguisher needed (form notes the February 3, 2025 change)

Fees

Resale certificate application fee (single and multi-family)	$100
Re-inspection after a failed inspection	$25
Certificate of Continued Occupancy, residential (Borough code)	$100

Timing

About 2 to 3 weeks; two inspections are needed (fire and building)

Phone

201-384-8824

Required

Requirements

Approved smoke detection and carbon monoxide detector installed per NFPA 72 and N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3
Battery smoke and CO detectors are allowed in existing 1 and 2 family homes; electric systems must be interconnected
Smoke detectors on every level, within 10 feet of sleeping areas in a common area, not within 3 feet of an outside door, window or air vent
No fire extinguisher required (per the Borough's 2/25/2025 form)