Cherry Hill Township

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO), Residential Resale Inspection

Issued by

Community Development, Property Maintenance Department

Requirements

Exterior-only inspection; no one needs to be home
Sidewalks, walkways, stairs and driveways in good repair, including sidewalk up to the curb line
Fences, detached garages and other accessory structures structurally sound
Dead or dying trees and hazardous limbs removed or trimmed
Weeds and grass under 10 inches
Property clean and sanitary
Grading and drainage: no ponding, no runoff onto neighbors
Sump pump and roof drain discharge not affecting neighbors or the roadway
Exhaust vents
No ground surface hazards such as holes or broken walks
No unregistered, uninsured or disassembled vehicles stored on the property

Fees

CCO exterior inspection

$100

Timing

No minimum lead time published. Inspections occur within 7 business days of receipt of application and fee.

Phone

856-834-3364

Required

Requirements

10-year sealed battery smoke alarm on every level, in every bedroom (on the ceiling), and within 10 feet of all bedroom doors; hardwired alarms cannot be swapped for battery alarms
Basement smoke alarm at the bottom of the stairwell, on the ceiling (not between joists)
Smoke and CO alarms must be less than 10 years old and working
CO alarm in the hallway within 10 feet of all bedrooms
House numbers at least 4 inches high, contrasting color, permanently on the house and visible from the street (mailbox or light post numbers not accepted)
Homes with a secondary power source (solar, generator, battery storage) need a permanent, non-handwritten label at the main electrical panel and the electric meter, such as 'Caution: Multiple Sources of Power'
Homes with a low-voltage fire alarm system must have it tested by an alarm contractor before the inspection and show the certification to the inspector
The township page says fire extinguishers are no longer required

Fees

Request received 8 or more calendar days before settlement	$100.00
Request received 7 calendar days before settlement	$115.00
Request received 3 calendar days or less before settlement	$162.00
Re-inspection	$35.00
Senior discount, sellers 62 and over (off initial fee, proof of age required)	$30.00

Timing

Submit the request 3 to 4 weeks before the settlement date

Phone

856-429-7441