Oradell Borough

Bergen County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale / Rental Certificate (RRC), the Borough's Certificate of Continued Occupancy

Issued by

Borough of Oradell Building Department (Construction Official)

Requirements

General inspection of the visible parts of the premises for zoning compliance, health and safety, and open violations or orders
Smoke detectors on every level including the basement and within 10 feet of every bedroom door, matched to the type required when the house was built or altered; detectors over ten years old replaced with ten-year sealed battery units; electric detectors may not be replaced with battery units
Carbon monoxide alarm (UL 2034) within 10 feet of each sleeping area
Monitored smoke detection systems must work, with an NFPA-72 test report dated no more than 30 days before closing
Open or unobtained permits are fined; heating equipment and water heaters need an inspection sticker or proof of approval
Sump pump may not discharge into a sewer line, sink or new curb discharge
Anti-tip bracket on the stove if the manufacturer requires it; electrical covers; handrails on stairs with 4 or more risers
Pool barriers and gates must be code compliant; no basement or attic bedrooms without a second means of egress; only one stove in the main kitchen
No open property maintenance violations; corner shrubs trimmed to 30 inches
Damaged sidewalks and aprons (1/2 inch or more trip hazard) must be replaced in concrete or lifted; asphalt sidewalks and aprons must be replaced with concrete
Address numbers displayed at or near the front door
Two-family homes need an application for each unit

Fees

RRC, one and two family dwelling (application form)	$130
Certificate of continued occupancy resale, R-3 and R-5 one and two family (Borough Code 115-2B)	$100
Reinspection, one and two family	$60
Request 5 to 10 business days before closing: original fee plus half	original fee + 1/2
Request 4 business days or less before closing: double the original fee	2 x original fee
Penalty for closing before the RRC is issued	$500

Timing

The application form asks for 30 days advance inspection notice; the Code says file no later than 21 days before the change of ownership, and the Construction Official issues or denies within 21 calendar days. Inspections Monday to Friday 10:30am to 2:00pm.

Phone

201-261-8005

Application Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required

Requirements

Smoke detectors on every level including the basement and within 10 feet of every bedroom door; type depends on the year built or altered
Detectors over ten years old replaced with ten-year sealed battery smoke detectors; electric detectors may not be replaced with battery-only units
Carbon monoxide alarm (UL 2034) in the hallway within 10 feet of every bedroom door
Monitored systems need an NFPA-72 test report dated no later than 30 days before closing

Borough of Oradell Building Department (smoke detector and CO application is part of the RRC); fire code LEA is the Oradell Fire Prevention Bureau

Fees

Certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance, more than 10 business days before inspection (Code 115-8)	$50
4 to 10 business days before inspection	$75
Fewer than 4 business days before inspection	$125
Reinspection, per occurrence	$50
Penalty for failure to obtain the certificate	$150

Timing

Filed with the RRC; 30 days advance inspection notice is requested.

Phone

201-261-8200 ext. 266

Application Official page

Last checked October 4, 2026

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