Eastampton Township

Burlington County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO), Resale/Rental Inspection

Issued by

Eastampton Township Resale/Rental Inspections office

Requirements

House numbers: numerals at least 4 inches high, contrasting color, fixed to the house and visible from the street (mailbox or lamp post numbers not accepted)
Smoke alarm on every level, including the bottom of the basement stairs at the ceiling
Smoke alarm within 10 feet of all bedroom doors and one on the ceiling of every bedroom
Hardwired smoke alarms cannot be replaced with battery alarms
Smoke alarms under 10 years old and working; battery alarms must be 10-year sealed type
CO alarm in the hallway within 10 feet of all bedrooms, under 10 years old and working
Fire extinguisher (2019 checklist): 2A-10B:C, under 10 pounds, mounted on its bracket within 10 feet of the kitchen in the path of exit
Homes with a monitored low-voltage fire alarm system need a test certificate from an alarm contractor at the inspection
Owner certifies all structures meet zoning and no rubbish, debris or bulk trash is left before the new occupant moves in

Fees

CCO inspection, 5 or more calendar days before settlement (per dwelling unit, includes one reinspection)	$75
CCO inspection requested 4 calendar days or less before settlement	$125
Each additional reinspection (after the one included)	$25

Timing

Schedule the inspection at least 5 calendar days before settlement; requests 4 calendar days or less before settlement pay the higher fee.

Phone

609-267-5723 ext. 200

Required

Requirements

The Township's CCO inspection checklist (November 2019) covers smoke alarms, CO alarms and a mounted 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen, so these are checked at the resale inspection
Smoke and CO alarms must be under 10 years old; battery smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed type