Mount Holly Township

Burlington County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale Inspection (Housing Office resale certification)

Issued by

Mount Holly Township Code Enforcement and Housing Department (Housing Office)

Requirements

Heating system certification by an HVAC-R contractor or master plumber (form expires 1 year after the inspection date); the application asks for its date
Fire (smoke/CO) certification date is asked on the application
At least one working 10-year sealed battery smoke detector on each level including the basement; CO detectors within 10 feet of sleeping areas
Handrails on stairs with 4 or more risers; guard rails on porches/decks 30 inches or more above grade
GFCI within 6 feet of water sources; circuit breaker panel in order; no bare-wire fixtures
Ceilings, walls and floors with no holes, chipped paint, severe cracks or water stains; no ripped or old carpet
Interior doors sound, fit the frame and close properly; no keyed locks or deadbolts on interior doors
Heat working; appliances working with anti-tip bracket on the range
Hot and cold water; toilets flush
Bathroom has a window or exhaust fan
Utilities on at the time of inspection
Yard free of trash, debris and motor vehicles; all code violations fixed
Roof, chimney, siding, gutters and downspouts intact; windows and screens work
Driveway, sidewalks and aprons in safe condition; no trip hazards
No work done without permits

Fees

Resale inspection (fee sheet effective May 5, 2016)	$150.00
3rd or more inspection, per unit (2016 fee sheet)	$30.00/unit
Trash escrow (2016 fee sheet)	$250.00
Recycling cart escrow (2016 fee sheet)	$100.00

Phone

609-864-1203 or 609-864-2464

Required

Requirements

Smoke and CO detectors must be 10-year sealed battery (lithium) or hardwired, no more than 10 years old, and UL listed; at least one on each level including the basement
Hardwired smoke/CO detectors may not be replaced with battery units
Basement detector on the ceiling at the bottom of the basement stairs
CO alarm within 10 feet of every bedroom
Portable fire extinguisher: new within 12 months with receipt, or serviced by a NJ-certified extinguisher contractor; at least 2A-10:BC and not over 10 pounds; mounted on the manufacturer's bracket within 10 feet of the kitchen in the exit path; top no more than 5 feet and bottom at least 4.5 inches above the floor; not hidden in a cabinet or behind a door (per the district page last updated January 2024)
House numbers at least 4 inches high, contrasting color, permanently affixed, visible from the street
Monitored central alarm systems need an NFPA 72 inspection report from a NJ-licensed fire protection company at or before the inspection

Fees

Resale fire inspection, per dwelling unit	$85.00
Apartment house common area (in addition to $85.00 per apartment)	$85.00
Reinspection after noncompliance, per occurrence	$50

Timing

Within 60 days of settlement, the seller contacts the Township Bureau of Housing and Code Enforcement to schedule the resale inspection.

Phone

(609) 864-2464 (Smoke Detector Certifications); Fire Official office (609) 518-8

Last checked September 30, 2026

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