Hillsdale Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Continuing Certificate of Inspection (CCI) for Sale, Transfer or Lease · Borough of Hillsdale Fire Prevention Bureau / Code Enforcement Official (380 Hillsdale Avenue)

• Smoke alarms on each level and outside each separate sleeping area; 10-year sealed battery alarms (ANSI/UL 217), and AC-powered alarms from original construction may not be replaced with battery alarms
• Carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of the doorway or inside each separate sleeping area (battery, hard-wired or plug-in with battery back-up), unless the home has no fuel-burning device and no attached garage
• Monitored or low-voltage fire alarm systems need an inspection or certification report from a NJ licensed electrician or alarm contractor showing the system works
• Sump pumps must discharge directly to the exterior
• Garage door openers plugged into a dedicated outlet (no adaptors or extension cords)
• Front door dead bolt must be keyless (thumb-turn) on the inside
• Dryer vents must vent directly to the exterior
• Bedroom windows must operate and be the correct size for egress (especially attic and basement rooms)
• House number visible from the street
• No excessive debris or abandoned vehicles
• Boiler, furnace and water heater flue connections secure at the chimney
• Application asks whether there are open building permits
• Portable fire extinguisher is no longer required (Fire Official memo of March 1, 2025)

• Phone: 201-722-2612 x1568
• Timing: Must allow 10 business days for the inspection. CCI inspections are held Tuesday 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
• Good for: 60 days from the issuance date
• Application: https://www.hillsdalenj.org/vertical/Sites/%7BFE916F8D-CA48-4788-B4B7-6A2BF8501398%7D/uploads/CCI_application_form.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke alarms on each level and outside each separate sleeping area; 10-year sealed battery type (ANSI/UL 217); hardwired alarms may not be swapped for battery alarms
• Carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of the doorway or inside each sleeping area
• Extra smoke and CO alarms if bedrooms are in separate areas of the home
• Proof that any monitored or low-voltage fire alarm system works (report from a NJ licensed electrician or alarm contractor)
• Portable fire extinguisher no longer required (per the Bureau's March 1, 2025 memo)