Haddonfield Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Resale CO (made up of the Fire Marshal smoke detector certificate of compliance plus the sidewalk inspection certificate of compliance) · Borough of Haddonfield Construction and Zoning Office (Community Development), with the Bureau of Fire Prevention (Fire Marshals) and the Sidewalk Inspector

• All construction permits must be inspected and closed before the CO is released
• Sidewalks, driveway aprons and walkways in the public right-of-way free of trip hazards (no lifts, holes or height differences of 1/2 inch or more)
• Sidewalk repairs completed and the Borough notified at least 7 days before title transfer, or money placed in escrow and repairs done within 30 days after closing
• Smoke alarm on every level (10-year sealed battery if battery powered)
• CO alarm outside the bedroom area
• ABC portable fire extinguisher no larger than 10 lb, within 10 feet of the kitchen
• Street number at least 4 inches, contrasting and readable from the street
• Historic District disclosure form if the home is in the Historic District

• Phone: 856-429-4700
• Timing: Notify the Borough at least 30 days before transfer of title (or within 5 days of signing the sales contract, whichever is later) for the sidewalk inspection. Lower fees apply if applications are submitted more than 10 business days before settlement.
• Good for: 90 days
• Application: https://www.haddonfieldnj.org/Community%20Development/Sidewalk%20Inspection%20-%20Sale%20of%20Home%20-%20Application%20Form%20-%20Jan%202025.pdf?t=20260518153417071

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• All single-station battery smoke alarms must be the 10-year sealed battery type
• Hardwired (110-volt) smoke detectors maintained per manufacturer and the code in effect at installation
• ABC-type extinguisher, no larger than 10 lb, within 10 feet of the kitchen area
• Street number at least 4 inches, contrasting, readable from the street
• Form includes a check for a secondary power source
• No inspection is scheduled until all open permits are closed