Pemberton Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Occupancy Transfer (Resale Application / housing inspection) · Pemberton Township Code Enforcement Division (Housing Code Official), Department of Community Development

• 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

• Phone: 609-894-3376
• Good for: The application expires 60 days after it is filed and cannot be transferred. How long the certificate itself is valid is not stated.
• Application: https://www.pemberton-twp.com/04.29.26%20Resale%20Application.pdf?t=202605041545530

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)