Haworth Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Resale Certificate (Continued Certificate of Occupancy) · Borough of Haworth Building Department (Construction Official)

• 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)

• Phone: 201-384-8824
• Timing: About 2 to 3 weeks; two inspections are needed (fire and building)
• Application: https://www.haworthnj.org/vertical/sites/%7B3226EF68-541C-456F-8644-AC724E9AC52C%7D/uploads/Re_Sale_Certificate_Residential.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)