Berlin Borough

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO)

Issued by

Borough of Berlin Construction Department

Requirements

All utilities on for the inspection; lockbox code if vacant
Trash and debris cleared inside and out
Walkways level and free of trip hazards
4 inch contrasting house number visible from the street
Graspable handrail on steps with more than four risers; guardrails on open stairs
Windows and doors operable, no cracked or broken glass
No pest or rodent infestation
Egress window or door in every bedroom; no bedrooms in basements
Bathroom window or exhaust fan
Dryer vent hard piped to the outside
Water heater discharge pipe ending 2 to 6 inches above the floor
Smoke detectors working on every level, under 10 years old, 10-year sealed battery if battery powered, hardwired units interconnected and not swapped for battery units
CO detector within 10 feet of each bedroom
Pools, fences, garages and decks safe; pool gates self-closing and self-latching
Wood-burning fireplace or stove needs a certificate showing it is in good working order
Thumb-turn locks (no keyed interior locks)
All open permits closed with final inspections; unpermitted work must be documented before the CCO is issued

Fees

Initial CCO inspection	$100
Re-inspection	$50

Phone

856-767-7777 ext. 316

Required

Requirements

Battery smoke detectors must be 10-year sealed battery units (Bureau notice, 'Effective Immediately')
Hardwired smoke alarms from original construction may not be replaced with battery alarms
If the home has a monitored alarm system, notify the alarm company before the test and have the codes available at the inspection

Fees

CSDCMAC, request received more than 10 business days before change of occupant	$45.00
CSDCMAC, request received 4 to 10 business days before change of occupant	$90.00
CSDCMAC, request received fewer than 4 business days before change of occupant	$161.00
Additional fee if more than two visits are needed	$45.00

Timing

Allow two to three weeks before settlement; over 10 business days for the lowest fee

Phone

856-767-7777 ext. 308

Last checked September 30, 2026

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