Ridgefield Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Inspection (Residential Real Estate Inspection), also listed in the fee schedule as a Certificate for resale · Borough of Ridgefield Building Department (Construction Official or designee)

• Inspection showing the home and its intended use comply with Borough and State building, zoning, health, safety and fire codes
• Smoke and carbon monoxide Certificate of Compliance, also issued by the Building Department / Construction Official
• Carbon monoxide sensor device in each dwelling unit with a fuel-burning source (Borough Chapter 146 applies to newly sold homes)
• Correct any violations within 14 days of the notice

• Phone: 201-943-5546
• Timing: By code, the Construction Official inspects within five days of the application and issues or denies the certificate within 10 days. Violations must be corrected within 14 days, with a reinspection within 14 days.
• Good for: A temporary certificate of inspection (for repairs that do not affect safety or habitability) expires 60 days after issuance.
• Official page: https://www.ridgefieldnj.gov/index.asp?SEC=F257D928-5B82-4109-87AC-1E2D4FF7FA39

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke detectors on every level of the dwelling, including basements, and outside each sleeping area
• Carbon monoxide detectors in the immediate vicinity of sleeping areas, unless the home has no fuel-burning appliance and no attached garage