Bordentown City

Burlington County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Approval (Change of Occupancy housing inspection)

Issued by

City of Bordentown Department of Housing, Zoning & Code Enforcement (Housing Inspector)

Requirements

Smoke alarms on every level and outside each sleeping area; replace alarms older than 10 years; battery units must be 10-year sealed
Carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms if there are fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage
Fire extinguisher at least 2A:10B:C (see fire certificate details)
Electrical: 100-amp minimum service, outlets grounded with cover plates, GFI outlets in bathrooms, panel door and no open slots
Plumbing: no leaks, J-bend sink drains, water heater relief pipe to 6 inches above floor, hot water 120 to 140 degrees F, backflow devices, water meter installed
Sump pump works and opening is covered
Floors, walls and ceilings sound and free of holes, trip hazards and peeling paint
Kitchen: stove, oven and broiler work; anti-tip bracket on range; cabinets intact
Windows open, stay open, lock and have intact screens; doors latch, exterior and bathroom doors lock
Graspable handrails on 3 or more steps; porch and deck railings with openings no more than 4 inches
Roofing certification if there are signs of active leaks; Level II chimney certification for wood stoves or wood fireplaces
Exterior, gutters, fences, sidewalks, driveways and patios in safe repair; trip hazards on adjacent sidewalks must be fixed
Visible structural defects fixed; yard mowed and cleared of junk and debris
Work done without permits must be permitted and inspected before the CO is issued
House number visible from the street (front and back if on an alley)

Fees

Resale inspection	$125.00
Re-inspection	$50.00
Rental inspection (for comparison, rentals only)	$75.00

Timing

Apply at least 14 days but not more than 30 days before the change in occupancy; the FAQ says allow at least 2 weeks to get the first inspection appointment.

Phone

609-298-0604

Application Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years; battery alarms must be 10-year sealed (ANSI/UL 217); hardwired alarms from original construction stay hardwired
Required alarm type depends on the year the house was built (for example 1984-1990 electric interconnected on all levels; 1992 to present electric interconnected in all bedrooms with battery backup)
Carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms if fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage (UL 2034)
Fire extinguisher at least 2A:10B:C, no more than 10 lb, within 10 feet of the kitchen, top no higher than 5 feet, on the maker's bracket, near an exit path
Extinguisher must be tagged by a Division of Fire Safety certified contractor within 12 months or have a recent purchase receipt; leave the owner's manual; do not remove the tamper seal

City of Bordentown Department of Housing, Zoning & Code Enforcement (smoke, CO and extinguisher checked in the city housing inspection)

Fees

Combined resale housing inspection including smoke/CO/extinguisher (paid once)	$125.00
Combined re-inspection	$50.00

Timing

Apply 14 to 30 days before the change in occupancy

Phone

609-298-0604

Application Official page

Last checked September 30, 2026

Sources

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Bordentown City

Certificate of Occupancy

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

City of Bordentown Department of Housing, Zoning & Code Enforcement (smoke, CO and extinguisher checked in the city housing inspection)

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