New Milford Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Rental / Resale Certificate (continuing certificate of occupancy) for one- and two-family homes · Borough of New Milford Building Department (Construction Official), with Public Works (sidewalks), Zoning and Fire sign-offs

• All open permits closed and final inspections done (water heater, furnace, AC, renovations, decks, pools); unpermitted work needs permits
• Smoke detector on each level including walk-up attic and basement; 10-year sealed battery type
• Carbon monoxide detector within 10 feet of the bedroom areas in the hallway (more if bedrooms are in separate areas)
• Sump pump may not drain into the sanitary sewer line
• Handrails on any steps with 3 steps and a platform (two handrails if wider than 3 feet)
• Bedroom windows must operate properly
• House numbers visible from the street
• Hydrant on the property visible and not blocked
• Property neat and clean, no excessive debris or overgrown shrubs
• Sidewalks and aprons must comply; DPW inspects; repairs or a buyer's attorney escrow letter (repair within 30 days of closing)
• Secondary power sources (generator, solar) labeled near the main panel and meter
• Running bamboo must be disclosed and, if uncontained, abated or escrowed
• Application asks about oil tanks, private wells (safety/health test) and sump pumps
• For a demolition sale, a buyer's attorney letter is needed and smoke/CO inspection is still required

• Phone: 201-967-5044 ext. 5415
• Timing: Schedule all inspections at least two weeks before closing. Inspections are Monday or Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Code says the Construction Official acts within 10 days of the application.
• Good for: One certificate valid for six (6) months.
• Application: https://www.newmilfordnj.gov/api/v1/files/60542870-a097-11f1-b618-1bd587c22b65/download

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke detector on each level including walk-up attic and basement
• Battery smoke detectors must be 10-year sealed units listed to ANSI/UL 217 (hardwired units are not affected)
• Carbon monoxide detector within 10 feet of the bedroom areas in the hallway; extra units if bedrooms are in separate areas