Ho-Ho-Kus Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) · Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus Construction Code Official (with the Property Maintenance Officer and Zoning Officer); the combined application is handled through the Bureau of Fire Prevention

• Review of Borough files for open building or zoning permits or violations, and a check that utilities, assessor and tax files are current
• General inspection of the visible parts of the building, property and equipment for violations of Borough ordinances, the NJ Construction Code and the NJ Fire Code
• All open permits, violations or fees owed to the Borough must be satisfied before the CCO is issued
• Smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher compliance certificate (separate part of the same packet)
• If violations cannot be fixed before closing, a temporary CCO (TCCO) may be issued with a $1,000 cash bond

• Phone: 201-652-4400 ext. 241
• Timing: The code says to apply 25 business days before the change of ownership; the Borough inspects within 10 business days of a complete application, no more than 30 days before the change. The Borough's cover letter says certificates are issued within five business days unless there are open items.
• Good for: One year from the date of issue
• Application: https://www.hhkborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/881/CCO-and-Smoke-Detector-Compliance-Application

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Ten-year sealed smoke detectors (batteries cannot be removed) on every level of the home, including the basement, not required in crawl spaces or unfinished attics
• Smoke detectors within 10 feet of all sleeping areas and at the bottom of stairs, on the ceiling
• Carbon monoxide detectors in the hall within 10 feet of bedroom doors, on the ceiling or wall; plug-in units only if an outlet is in the hall; all detectors permanently mounted
• All smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in working order
• One ABC rated 10 lb. dry chemical extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen (form still lists it)
• Seller or seller's agent signs an affidavit that the items are installed; the Borough then inspects