Burlington City

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Resale Certificate of Inspection / Housing Clear Certificate (certificate of continued occupancy) · City of Burlington Code Enforcement (Resales)

• 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

• Phone: 609-386-0200 ext. 132
• Timing: Apply at least 30 business days before closing, as soon as the seller decides to sell. No same-day inspections.
• Good for: 60 days
• Application: https://www.burlingtonnj.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Resale-Application.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)