Northvale Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Residential Occupancy Approval (ROA) / Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) · Borough of Northvale Fire Prevention Bureau / Building Department (Code Compliance Official)

• Property used as zoned or approved (one family, two family, etc.); three family or more needs legal proof
• No sump pump or other unauthorized water connection into the sanitary sewer
• All open construction permits inspected, approved and closed
• Sidewalks, if installed, in good condition
• No interior double key lock on the primary exit/entrance door
• At least one handrail on stairs with 4 or more risers
• No hazardous items or imminent dangers on a general visual inspection
• Pools need an approved barrier (fence) and gates that open out, self-close and latch
• Flue connections properly sealed; no violations of the Property Maintenance chapter
• Smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm certificate is issued with the ROA

• Phone: 201-767-3330 ext. 213
• Timing: File and schedule the inspection at least 21 business days before the certificate is needed (the form says at least 21 days)
• Application: https://www.boroughofnorthvale.com/_files/ugd/6818fc_ba08137c76c348319a937c10b4d256af.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• At least one 10-year sealed battery smoke detector on each level and outside bedrooms
• Carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of all bedroom doors
• Portable fire extinguisher only listed for rentals (within 10 feet of the kitchen, hung no higher than 5 feet, ABC rated, 2.5 to 10 lbs)