Evesham Township

Burlington County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Not required
Phone
856-983-2914
Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke alarm type and locations depend on the year the home was built (before 1977: 10-year sealed battery alarm on each level including basement; 1992 to present: interconnected hardwired alarms with battery backup in all bedrooms, near bedrooms and on all levels)
  • Hardwired smoke alarms older than 10 years must be replaced with new hardwired alarms with battery backup
  • All smoke alarms must be less than 10 years old; if no date is stamped, replace the alarm
  • Each level needs an AC (hardwired) or 10-year sealed battery smoke alarm; hardwired alarms must be interconnected
  • CO alarm outside and near all sleeping areas if the home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or garage
  • House numbers: 3-inch Arabic numerals, contrasting color, at least 30 inches off the ground, visible from the street
  • Low-voltage fire alarm systems must be tested and approved by an alarm contractor before the inspection; give the certificate to the inspector
  • Homes with residential fire sprinklers need a licensed sprinkler contractor inspection within 30 days before the fire inspection
  • Portable fire extinguisher is required for RENTALS ONLY (2A:10BC, kitchen, visible, mounted no higher than 5 feet, tagged within 12 months or new with receipt); not required for sales
  • No change of ownership or occupancy before a successful inspection and certificate; violators face a $500 penalty per occurrence

Evesham Township Fire District No. 1 (Evesham Fire-Rescue), Division of Fire Prevention

Fees
Request received more than 10 business days before the change of occupant$70
Request received 4 to 10 business days before the change of occupant$115
Request received fewer than 4 business days before the change of occupant$160
Each required re-inspection (a third visit needs a new application and fee)$35
Timing
Apply more than 10 business days before the change of occupant for the lowest fee. Inspections are given a block of time; missing it requires a new non-refundable application fee.
Phone
856-983-2750
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked September 30, 2026
Sources
  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20260508123727/https://evesham-nj.org/construction-page-list/791-construction-faq
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20260508113240/https://evesham-nj.org/departments/construction

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