Magnolia Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (Certificate of Change in Ownership / Change in Occupancy), Borough Code Chapter 112 · Borough of Magnolia Construction Office (building inspector or housing inspector)

• Home must meet the property maintenance standards the Borough adopted (BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, 1993) and all Borough ordinances
• Hard-wired, interconnected smoke detectors with battery backup on or near the ceiling of each level
• Battery smoke detectors in each bedroom or sleeping area
• Smoke detectors must be certified by the fire official or other authorized person before the certificate is issued
• Any repairs needed for the certificate are the current owner's responsibility, even if the problem was caused by a previous owner
• Under Ordinance 12-2026 (adopted Sept 2, 2026) the owner stays responsible until the certificate is issued, no matter what the sale contract, settlement or escrow agreement says; each day of violation after notice is a separate offense

• Phone: 856-783-1520
• Official page: https://www.magnolia-nj.org/construction/page/certificate-change-occupancy

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required