Resale CO checklist
Clementon Borough
Camden County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) for a Residential Resale · Code Enforcement Office
- 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
| 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 |
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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
Borough of Clementon Bureau of Fire Safety
| 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 |
