Clementon Borough

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) for a Residential Resale

Issued by

Code Enforcement Office

Requirements

House number at least 4 inches high, visible from the street
Steps and walkways without trip hazards; cracked sidewalk blocks with a height change replaced
Guardrails where a porch, landing or stairs is over 30 inches above grade; handrail on steps with 4 or more risers
Yard free of high grass, weeds, dead trees, debris and hazards
Gutters and downspouts attached and clear, with splash blocks or diverters
Basement/crawl space openings and exterior doors secure and weatherproof; sump pump discharge outside, not into the sanitary sewer
No signs of pests (otherwise a licensed pest control certification is needed)
Bathroom window or exhaust fan; GFI protection on existing bathroom, kitchen counter, garage and exterior outlets
Cover plates on all switches and outlets; electrical panel secure, labeled, no open breaker slots; A/C disconnect at the outdoor unit
Windows intact; bedroom windows open and close for emergency escape
Water heater relief valve with discharge pipe ending 2 to 6 inches above the floor; tight flue connections
No plumbing leaks; fixtures and toilets secure
Heating system working
Work done without permits will be cited; open permits must be closed out

Fees

1 and 2 family house or condo ($60 / $120; form does not spell out which applies to which, likely $60 for one unit and $120 for two)	$60/$120
3 and 4 family house, per unit	$60 per unit
Reinspection	$30

Phone

856-783-0284 ext. 127

Required

Requirements

Homes built before 1977: 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms on each level and within 10 feet of bedrooms
Homes built after 1977: hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms on each level and within 10 feet of bedrooms; 1990s and newer also need battery backup and an alarm in each bedroom
All single-station smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed battery type (effective 01/01/2019)
CO alarm within 10 feet of sleeping areas
2A:10B:C fire extinguisher, not more than 10 pounds, mounted with the maker's hanger or bracket, visible and within 10 feet of the kitchen, with an inspection tag or a store receipt from the last 12 months
House number at least 3 inches, contrasting color, on the street side
A cottage or garage apartment being sold needs its own application and fee

Fees

Request received more than 10 business days before change of occupants	$ 60.00
Request received 4 to 10 business days before	$ 100.00
Request received 2 to 4 business days before	$ 161.00
Same day of settlement or one day	$ 200.00
Re-inspection after a failed initial inspection	$ 35.00

Timing

More than 10 business days before closing for the lowest fee

Phone

856-783-0284 ext. 123

Last checked September 30, 2026

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