Rochelle Park Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Compliance (Resale/CCO inspection) · Township of Rochelle Park Building Department / Code Enforcement (enforcement officer)

• Handrails on inside and outside stairs with more than 3 risers
• Vents for all gas appliances in good repair
• Hot water heater must have a Township Building Department inspection sticker
• GFCI receptacles within 5 feet of kitchen and bathroom sinks
• House number visible near the front door, at least 3 1/2 inches high
• No oil drippings from oil-fired units; oil tanks not in use must be removed
• Sump pump must discharge outside, not into the sanitary sewer
• Additions and alterations less than 5 years old must have a valid permit on file; no open permits
• No visible safety issues; property maintenance violations corrected
• Approved smoke detector installed (Township code)
• Tax Collector certification that all property taxes are paid (required for all resale certificates)
• Sidewalks and curbs inspected with the resale CCO

• Phone: 201-379-7104 ext. 1000
• Timing: Code says the inspection is done within a reasonable time, not more than 30 days after a complete application. Allow time before closing in case a re-inspection is needed.
• Application: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xb-Ic46oM_1hGOcZ0PutfMpPdNt9UY57

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke alarms meeting NFPA 72 for quantity, type and location, all in working order
• Carbon monoxide detector(s) within ten feet of sleeping areas
• Secondary power source labeled, if the home has one
• No fire extinguisher required since April 2025 (still recommended)
• Vacant homes must be scheduled with a property representative present