Florence Township

Burlington County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Continued Certificate of Occupancy (CCO), Residential Change of Tenant/Occupancy/Ownership inspection

Issued by

Florence Township Housing Department (Construction and Code Enforcement)

Requirements

Smoke alarms on every level and outside each sleeping area; replace alarms older than 10 years; battery units must be 10-year sealed (UL 217)
Carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms if the home has fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage
Portable fire extinguisher (Township Code 116-4.B(1)(d)), see fire certificate section
Electrical: 100 amp minimum service, grounded outlets with cover plates, GFI outlets in bathrooms, panel door with 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, backflow devices where needed
Sump pump works, drains properly and opening is covered
Floors, walls and ceilings sound with no holes, trip hazards or loose paint
Kitchen: stove, oven and broiler work; anti-tilt bracket on range
Windows open, stay open and lock; screens on all windows; no broken glass
Doors latch; exterior and bathroom doors lock; garage door and opener work safely
Graspable handrails on stairs; deck and porch railings at 30 inches or more with no more than 4 inch openings
Roof certification from a licensed roofer if there are signs of active leaks
Exterior, gutters, downspouts, fences, sidewalks and driveway in good repair; yard mowed and cleared
Heating system certification on the Township form, original with raised seal (not needed for Florence Tollgate condos); inactive oil fill pipes and tanks removed
Level II chimney certification for wood-burning fireplaces or solid fuel stoves; any work done without permits must be permitted and inspected

Fees

Initial CCO inspection, per unit (new fees from November 1, 2024, Ordinance 2024-16)	$165
1st re-inspection	$35
2nd re-inspection	$50
3rd re-inspection	$75
4th and each later re-inspection	$100
"No Occupancy" letter for an as-is purchase (application and inspection fee must be paid first)	$165.00

Timing

Allow at least 2 weeks to get the first inspection appointment; in busy times it can be up to 4 weeks out.

Phone

609-499-2130 ext. 124

Application Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms on every level (including habitable attic and basement) and outside each sleeping area; alarms must be replaced after 10 years
Battery smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed, single station, listed to UL 217; hard-wired alarms from original construction may not be swapped for battery units
Carbon monoxide alarm (UL 2034) in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms when the home has fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage
Portable fire extinguisher still required by Township Code 116-4.B(1)(d) on the July 2025 form: at least 2A:10B:C, residential rated, 10 lb or less
Extinguisher mounted with the maker's bracket, within 10 feet of the kitchen, top no more than 5 feet above the floor, visible, near an exit path
Extinguisher serviced and tagged by a certified contractor within 12 months, or a receipt for a newly bought unit; owner's manual present; do not remove the tamper seal

Florence Township Housing Department / Construction Office (smoke, CO and extinguisher checked on the CCO housing inspection)

Fees

No separate fire certificate fee published; smoke, CO and extinguisher are items 1 to 3 of the CCO housing inspection, which costs this per unit

$165

Timing

Same as the CCO: allow at least 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks in busy times.

Phone

609-499-2130 ext. 124

Application Official page

Last checked September 30, 2026

Sources

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Florence Township

Certificate of Occupancy

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Florence Township Housing Department / Construction Office (smoke, CO and extinguisher checked on the CCO housing inspection)

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