Mount Ephraim Borough

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale Certificate of Occupancy (Certificate of Continued Occupancy)

Issued by

Construction / Zoning / Code Enforcement Office

Requirements

Exterior: visible 911 house number, steps, walkways, ramps, guardrails, handrails
Exterior: obstructions and hazards, perimeter grading, gutters, spouts and splash blocks
Basement or crawl space: foundation openings, secure weatherproof accesses, vapor barrier, mold
Sump pump: electrical connection, backflow preventer, discharge
Interior: infestation (mice, insects), handrails, guardrails, bathroom venting (fan or window)
GFCI receptacles in kitchen and bath
Garage, flooring, kitchen, bath condition
Switch and receptacle covers, electrical fixtures, panel box and panel covers, A/C disconnect
Window glass, operable egress windows, window guards
Water heater: chimney connection, relief valve and floor discharge
Water pipes, drain pipes, fixtures, toilet mounting, hot and cold water controls
Heating system
All open permits must be closed before the CO is issued

Fees

Single family dwelling resale CO	$120.00
Certificate of continued occupancy, 1-2 family residence under 5,000 sq ft (Ordinance 2024-15)	$120
Reinspection, 1-2 family residence (Ordinance 2024-15 certificate of occupancy section)	$50

Timing

Application and fee must be received before an inspection can be scheduled; no set number of days published

Phone

856-931-1546 ext. 205

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms by construction date: pre-1975 homes need 10-year sealed battery alarms on each level including basement; newer homes need AC powered interconnected alarms per the era table
All smoke alarms must be less than 10 years old; someone must take them down and check the date on the back, and undated alarms must be replaced
Low voltage (alarm company) fire alarm systems must be tested by an alarm contractor before inspection, with the certification shown to the inspector
CO alarm within 10 feet of sleeping areas if the home has a fuel burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage; CO alarms must be less than 7 years old
House numbers: Arabic numerals at least 3 inches tall, contrasting, mounted at least 60 inches above ground and visible from the street
Secondary power source warning label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter if there is a generator, solar, or battery storage
Everything must be done before the inspector arrives; an adult (18+) must be present at the start of the time block

Fees

Request received 14+ business days before change of occupant	$66.00
Request received 8-13 business days before	$74.00
Request received 4-7 business days before	$106.00
Request received 3 business days or less before	$171.00
Reinspection after a failed inspection	$50.00
Penalty for change of ownership or occupancy without the certificate	$500

Timing

14 or more business days before the change of occupant for the lowest fee; weekends, holidays and the settlement date do not count

Phone

856-547-0991

Last checked September 30, 2026

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