Pemberton Township

Burlington County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy Transfer (Resale Application / housing inspection)

Issued by

Pemberton Township Code Enforcement Division (Housing Code Official), Department of Community Development

Requirements

House number on the dwelling, reflective, at least 3.5 inches high and readable from the street
Fences and pool areas with self-latching, outward-swinging gates (fence at least 48 inches, latch at least 54 inches)
Landings and porches 30 inches or higher need a guard rail at least 36 inches high with openings no wider than 4 inches
Stairways, decks, porches and balconies structurally sound; handrail on any stair with 4 or more risers
No broken or missing glass; windows open, lock and have screens; egress windows open easily
Basement outside entrances kept tight against pests and water
Anti-tilt device on the stove; all utilities on at the time of inspection
Smoke alarm on every level, in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area (form says battery operated)
Carbon monoxide alarm near sleeping areas if the home has a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage
ABC fire extinguisher, 5 to 10 lb, mounted in a visible, convenient spot (April 2026 form still lists it)
Bathroom window or exhaust fan vented outside
Mechanical equipment (exhaust fans, sump pumps, wood stoves, fireplaces) safe and working
No electrical hazards: no open junction boxes, taped splices or extension-cord wiring; service wire in sound condition
GFCI protection for pools, spas, exterior and garage outlets, within 5 feet of water, and at kitchen and bath counters
Certifications may be required for roof, electrical, structural or heating items

Fees

Resale inspection (initial inspection)	$150.00
Each reinspection	$50.00

Valid for

The application expires 60 days after it is filed and cannot be transferred. How long the certificate itself is valid is not stated.

Phone

609-894-3376

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarm on every level, in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area
Carbon monoxide alarm near sleeping areas (homes with a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage)
ABC fire extinguisher, 5 to 10 lb, mounted in a visible, convenient location (still on the April 2026 township checklist)

Last checked September 30, 2026

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