Laurel Springs Borough

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Property Compliance (CPC)

Issued by

Borough of Laurel Springs Office of Property Maintenance and Fire Prevention (Property Maintenance Officer / public officer)

Requirements

No refuse, garbage, abandoned vehicles, or overgrown brush, weeds or trees
Sidewalks and driveways free of holes; no standing stormwater
Foundation, walls, chimney, roof shingles and gutters in good repair
Porches, landings, stairs, balconies and railings safe
No broken glass or doors; windows and doors working
Working smoke detectors and CO detector
Central heating, air conditioning, kitchen, baths and light fixtures in working order
No fire or electrical hazards
Basement and crawl space condition
Property tax, sewer and property code fee balances are checked by Borough staff

Fees

CPC, home resale, 10+ days notice	$50
CPC, home resale, 4 to 9 days notice	$70
CPC, home resale, 1 to 3 days notice	$125

Timing

Notify at least 10 days before the change in occupancy; higher fees for 4 to 9 days and 1 to 3 days notice

Valid for

45 days from the date of inspection

Phone

856-784-0500

Required

Requirements

Working smoke alarms on every level including basement and within 10 feet of bedroom doors; type depends on build year (hardwired and interconnected for newer homes, in every bedroom for 1991/1992 and later)
Hardwired smoke detectors may not be replaced with battery units; interconnected detectors must be replaced with compatible ones
Basement detector within 10 feet of the stairway, not in the stairway
Two-family homes: detectors at each landing of common hallways and stairs
Do not place detectors within 5 feet of a kitchen, 3 feet of fans, bathroom doors or supply vents, or 1 foot of a light fixture; detectors must not be painted
Central-station monitored alarm systems must be certified by a licensed NJ Fire Protection Contractor before the Fire Marshal's inspection
CO alarm on each sleeping level, in the hallway near every bedroom door, if there is a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage

Fees

Fire Safety Inspection, home resale, 10+ days notice	$45
Fire Safety Inspection, home resale, 4 to 9 days notice	$90
Fire Safety Inspection, home resale, 1 to 3 days notice	$161

Timing

Ten days notice is required for all inspections

Phone

856-784-0500 ext. 25

Last checked September 30, 2026

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