Waldwick Borough

Bergen County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Certificate of Compliance (COC), Home Re-Sale or Rental
Issued by
Borough of Waldwick Building Department (Construction Department)
Requirements
  • Handrails on steps of four risers or more
  • Sump pump connections removed from sewer piping
  • All open permits closed; newly installed furnace, water heater, roof, siding, finished basement, electrical or plumbing work must have had permits
  • Sidewalks in good condition
  • Garages converted without permit or approval must be returned to usable garage (written proof required)
  • Smoke alarms on each floor and CO alarm within 10 feet of sleeping areas; the department witnesses the owner's test of all smoke detectors
  • Portable fire extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen (Building page and FAQ still list it)
  • Final water meter reading and final water bill before closing
Fees
COC inspection, more than 14 days out$55.00
COC inspection within 14 days (11 to 14 days)$75.00
COC inspection within 10 days (4 to 10 days)$150.00
COC inspection within 3 days$200.00
Reinspection after a failure or a no-show$15.00
Timing
Fee depends on how soon the inspection is needed (more than 14 days out is cheapest). The FAQ suggests applying 2 to 3 weeks before closing. Inspections by appointment, Monday to Friday 10 AM to 12 PM (FAQ). Certificate issued on site at the inspection.
Valid for
Six (6) months or until another change in occupancy, whichever comes first
Phone
201-652-5300 ext:233
ApplicationOfficial page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke alarms on each floor; 10-year sealed battery single station alarms (ANSI/UL 217) where battery alarms are used; AC alarms from original construction or rehabilitation may not be replaced with battery alarms
  • CO alarm within 10 feet of sleeping areas
  • Portable fire extinguisher (Building page and FAQ still list it; FAQ says within 10 feet of the kitchen)
  • Owner or representative performs the test of every smoke detector while the department watches

Borough of Waldwick Building Department (Certificate of Compliance); Waldwick Fire Prevention Bureau is the fire code agency

Fees
COC inspection, more than 14 days out$55.00
COC inspection within 14 days (11 to 14 days)$75.00
COC inspection within 10 days (4 to 10 days)$150.00
COC inspection within 3 days$200.00
Reinspection after a failure or a no-show$15.00
Timing
More than 14 days out for the lowest fee. Certificate issued on site, valid six months.
Phone
201-652-5300
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked October 4, 2026
Sources
  1. https://www.waldwicknj.gov/departments/Building
  2. https://www.waldwicknj.gov/media/departments/building/COC%20Inspections.pdf
  3. https://www.waldwicknj.gov/departments/Building/BuildingFAQs

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