Lawnside Borough

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy (Resale / Rental)

Issued by

Borough of Lawnside Construction Office (Construction Code Department)

Requirements

Working smoke alarm on each level and in every bedroom
CO alarm within 10 feet of sleeping areas
ABC extinguisher (2.5 lb) mounted within 10 feet of the cooking area
Heater and roof certification from a NJ licensed contractor (resale only); a private home inspection or a new roof or heater under permit in the last 5 years is accepted instead
Heater/chimney connection secure; water heater relief valve pipe 2 to 6 inches from the floor
Sump pump may not discharge into the sewer line
Sidewalks and walkway to the house in good condition with no trip hazards
Graspable handrails on steps 24 inches or more above grade (both sides if 44 inches or wider); guardrails on decks and porches 24 inches or more above grade
GFCI outlets within 6 feet of sinks and along kitchen counters; all outlet and switch covers in place; no openings in the breaker panel
No water leaks; faucets working
Holes in walls and floors fixed; exposed wood painted inside and out
Trash and debris removed
House numbers visible from the street
All open construction permits completed and closed; no unresolved violation notices

Fees

CO inspection, per unit (includes initial inspection and one re-inspection)	$75.00
Additional re-inspection (after the included re-inspection, a missed re-inspection, or violations not fixed within 30 days)	$75.00
Fine for violations not corrected within 30 days, per day	$25

Timing

Allow 10 business days for the inspection to be completed

Phone

856-573-6214

Required

Requirements

All smoke alarms (hardwired and battery) must be less than 10 years old; take them down and check the date, replace if undated
Smoke alarm type by build year: pre-1975 homes need 10-year sealed battery alarms on each level; newer homes need hardwired, interconnected alarms per the year-built chart
Smoke alarm in each sleeping area plus one outside each sleeping area within 10 feet (local ordinance 172-8 B)
CO alarm outside of and near all sleeping areas if there is a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or garage; CO alarms must be less than 7 years old
Low-voltage alarm systems must be tested by an alarm contractor before the inspection, with the certificate shown to the inspector
House numbers: Arabic numerals at least 3 inches, contrasting, at least 60 inches above ground, visible from the street
Homes with a secondary power source (solar, generator, battery storage) need a printed label within 18 inches of the main panel and meter, like "CAUTION MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER"
Fire extinguisher (June 2025 form): fully charged 2-A:10-BC in or within 10 feet of the kitchen, visible, mounted no higher than 5 feet, and either under 1 year old or tagged by a NJ certified fire equipment contractor

Fees

Request received 14+ business days before change of occupant	$66.00
Request received 8 to 13 business days before	$74.00
Request received 4 to 7 business days before	$106.00
3 business days or less notice	$171.00
Re-inspection after a failed inspection	$50.00

Timing

Lowest fee with 14 or more business days notice before the change of occupant (weekends, holidays and the settlement date do not count)

Phone

856-547-0991