South Hackensack Township

Bergen County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Certificate of Inspection (COI) / Certificate of Continued Occupancy, with Zoning Permit
Issued by
South Hackensack Township Building Department
Requirements
  • Zoning Permit
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide inspection
  • Certificate of Inspection (COI)
  • Portable fire extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen (Fire Prevention page still lists it)
Fees
Zoning Permit, owner occupied property$25
Zoning Permit, non-owner occupied property$75
Certificate of Inspection, one-family residence$25
Certificate of Inspection, two-family residence$50
Certificate of Inspection reinspection$25
Timing
Contact the Building Department at least 7 days before closing to schedule the inspections and correct any issues.
Phone
(201) 440-1815 x106

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • At least one smoke detector on every floor including the basement
  • Carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of all bedroom doors
  • Portable fire extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen, hung no higher than 5 feet, rated ABC, 2.5 to 10 lbs (page still lists it)

South Hackensack Building Department with the South Hackensack Fire Prevention Bureau

Fees
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection$25
Timing
Contact the Building Department at least 7 days before closing.
Phone
(201) 440-1815 x107

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