Burlington City

Burlington County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale Certificate of Inspection / Housing Clear Certificate (certificate of continued occupancy)

Issued by

City of Burlington Code Enforcement (Resales)

Requirements

Ten-year sealed battery smoke alarm on each level of living space, in every bedroom and in the basement
Carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of the sleeping areas
Fire extinguisher 2A-10B:C under 10 lb within 10 feet of the kitchen, visible, not behind a door or cabinet, top no more than 5 feet above the floor
Chimney certification for fossil fuel burning fireplaces and appliances
Handrails on 4 or more risers; guardrails on porches and decks 30 inches or more above grade
GFCI outlets within 6 feet of water; circuit breaker panel in order; no bare-wire fixtures
Ceilings, walls and floors without holes, chipped paint, severe cracks or water stains
Key locks on entry doors only
Heat, appliances, hot and cold water and toilets working; anti-tip device on range
Water heater bonding strap and relief valve pipe extended to 6 inches from the floor
Bathroom has a window or exhaust fan
Utilities on at the time of inspection
Yard free of trash, motor vehicles and debris; no exterior damage or roof leaks; code violations abated
No work without permits, no illegal apartments or illegally rented rooms

Fees

Resale processing and inspection	$100.00
Each additional re-inspection	$75.00
No one present / missed inspection	$100

Timing

Apply at least 30 business days before closing, as soon as the seller decides to sell. No same-day inspections.

Valid for

60 days

Phone

609-386-0200 ext. 132

Required

Requirements

Ten-year sealed battery smoke alarm on each level, in every bedroom and in the basement
Carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of the sleeping areas
Fire extinguisher 2A-10B:C, under 10 lb, within 10 feet of each kitchen, visible and accessible, on the maker's bracket, top no more than 5 feet above the floor (Resale Process dated February 2026 still requires it)

Fees

Combined resale inspection including smoke/CO/extinguisher (paid once)	$100.00
Combined re-inspection	$75.00

Timing

At least 30 business days before closing

Phone

609-386-0200 ext. 132

Last checked September 30, 2026

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