Paramus Borough

Bergen County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Compliance for Residential Resale (Continued Certificate of Compliance)

Issued by

Borough of Paramus Building Department (Construction Code Official), with the Fire Official or designee for smoke alarms

Requirements

All open construction permits closed out at least one week before scheduling
Zoning conformance and no clear-water discharge (sump, roof, yard drainage) into the public sewer (Borough Code §363-5G)
Smoke alarms on each level and near bedrooms; ten-year sealed battery alarms where hardwired were not required; hardwired alarms may not be replaced with battery units
Carbon monoxide detectors near all bedrooms and sleeping areas (UL 2034)
Secondary power source label (generator, solar, battery storage) within 18 inches of the main panel and meter
House address displayed; Borough-issued garbage and recycling containers on the property; pools fenced
Work done without permits must be permitted and inspected before the certificate is issued

Fees

Certificate of Compliance for residential resale	$100
Certificate of compliance, inspection and issuance (Borough Code §197-3)	$100

Timing

All open construction permits must be closed at least one week before the resale inspection is scheduled. Inspections are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Phone

(201) 265-2100 Ext. 2230

Application Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms located per NFPA 72, at least one on each level and in the immediate vicinity of all bedrooms
Hardwired alarms from original construction may not be replaced with battery units; elsewhere use ten-year sealed battery alarms (ANSI/UL 217)
Carbon monoxide detectors near all bedrooms and sleeping areas (UL 2034, NFPA 720)
If smoke alarms are tied to a burglar alarm, call the alarm company 15 minutes before the inspector arrives and know the reset code
Secondary power source label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter
Fire extinguisher no longer required, only recommended (Borough guidelines revised 06/12/25)

Borough of Paramus Building Department with the Paramus Fire Prevention Bureau (smoke/CO check is part of the resale Certificate of Compliance)

Fees

Smoke/CO check within the resale Certificate of Compliance (same fee, not an extra charge)

$100

Timing

Inspections Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, scheduled after the application and fee are received.

Phone

(201) 265-2100

Application Official page

Last checked October 4, 2026

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