Audubon Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Occupancy for Sale or Resale of Property · Borough of Audubon (requests handled by the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works; interior fire inspection by the Fire Marshal, exterior inspection by the Borough)

• Two inspections must both pass: an interior fire inspection and an exterior property inspection
• Sidewalks, walkways, driveways, driveway aprons, steps and pavers must be free of cracks, raised or uneven surfaces, deterioration and trip hazards
• Ramping a raised sidewalk joint is not an acceptable repair
• Smoke and CO detectors must be UL listed, have a 10-year sealed battery, and be no more than 10 years old
• Hardwired smoke alarms cannot be swapped for battery units; hardwired units must be interconnected and working
• Smoke detector on every level (basement, each floor, and a finished or used attic) and in every bedroom
• Working smoke and CO detector within 10 feet of all bedrooms
• House numbers at least 4 inches tall, contrasting, visible from the street
• No double-cylinder (keyed both sides) deadbolts on exit doors; exits must open from inside without a key
• Sump pumps, roof drains and other discharges may not be connected to the sanitary sewer
• All liens and property maintenance charges resolved and all construction permits closed before the CO is issued

• Phone: 856-547-1240 ext. 110
• Timing: Submit the request at least 15 business days before settlement; inspections and responses typically take 7 to 10 business days
• Good for: 90 days from the date of issuance
• Application: https://www.audubonnj.com/fs/resource-manager/view/a9f9ee38-a0fd-4f3f-9fa3-1dc8f825f14f

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke and CO alarms must be UL listed with a 10-year sealed battery and no more than 10 years old
• Hardwired smoke alarms may not be replaced with battery-only units and must be interconnected
• Smoke alarm on every level including basement and a finished or used attic, plus one in every bedroom
• Smoke and CO alarm within 10 feet of all bedrooms (combination units allowed)
• House numbers at least 4 inches tall and visible from the street
• No double-cylinder deadbolts on exit doors
• Fire inspections are Thursday mornings only; someone must be present or a lockbox code provided