Bellmawr Borough

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Residential Certificate of Occupancy (Resale or Change of Ownership)

Issued by

Bellmawr Construction/Zoning/Code Enforcement Office

Requirements

House number visible from the street, at least 4 inches tall
Steps without trip-hazard cracks; open wood risers closed so a 4 inch ball cannot pass
Cracked sidewalk or walkway blocks with a change in elevation must be replaced
Guardrails (36 inch minimum) where porches, landings or stairs are over 30 inches above grade; handrail on steps with 4 or more risers
Yard free of high grass, weeds, debris and bamboo (unless contained per Borough code)
Grading slopes away from the foundation; gutters, downspouts and splash blocks in place
Sump pump crock must have a pump, check valve, proper outlet, and discharge outside (never to the sanitary sewer)
No signs of pests; if found, a licensed pest control certification is needed
Bathroom window or exhaust fan; GFCI protection on existing bathroom, kitchen counter, garage and exterior outlets
Electrical covers, fixtures and panel secure and labeled; A/C disconnect at the outdoor unit
Bedroom windows open easily for escape; no double-keyed deadbolts
Water heater with proper relief valve and discharge pipe to 2 to 6 inches above the floor; no leaks
Heating system working
Smoke alarms on each floor including basement (10-year sealed battery); CO alarms near bedrooms if there is a gas or oil appliance; ABC extinguisher no larger than 10 lbs within 10 feet of the kitchen
Work done without permits and open permits must be resolved

Fees

Resale CO inspection (cash or check only)	$100
Second inspection	No charge
Third inspection (re-inspection)	$75
Fourth or later re-inspection, each	$100

Timing

Must be obtained before settlement; application and payment are required before an inspection is scheduled (no specific number of days published)

Valid for

30 days from issuance

Phone

856-933-1286

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms must match the rules in effect when the house was built (hardwired and interconnected in newer homes); hardwired alarms cannot be replaced with battery units
Smoke alarms no more than 10 years from date of manufacture; 10-year sealed battery where battery alarms are used
Smoke alarm within 10 feet of every bedroom door; basement alarm within 10 feet of the stair opening
Alarms mounted with proper hardware; nails, tacks, tape or Velcro not accepted; 3 feet from fan blades and HVAC vents
CO alarm outside sleeping areas, no more than 10 feet from any bedroom
Monitored alarm systems in homes built 1977 or later must be kept working
Borough CO checklist asks for an ABC extinguisher no larger than 10 lbs within 10 feet of the kitchen

Fees

Smoke/CO certificate, appointment scheduled at least 10 days ahead	$70.00
Smoke/CO certificate, scheduled less than 10 but more than 4 days ahead	$100.00
Smoke/CO certificate, scheduled less than 4 days ahead	$140.00
Reinspection	$50.00
No-show for appointment	$50.00

Timing

Schedule at least 10 days ahead for the lowest fee

Phone

856-933-1313 ext. 1239