Runnemede Borough

Camden County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO)

Issued by

Office of Code Enforcement / Construction and Code Enforcement

Requirements

House number visible from the street, at least 4 inches tall
Steps free of cracks and trip hazards, even treads and risers, closed risers (4 inch ball rule)
Sidewalks, aprons and driveways level with no cracks or lifts over 1/2 inch; driveway parking surface must be impervious (no stone or gravel)
Graspable handrail on steps with 4 or more risers; guardrails where porch, landing or stairs are over 30 inches above grade
Property free of debris and hazards; abandoned tanks and wells removed with a permit
No peeling paint or rust on exterior surfaces
Gutters and downspouts secure and clear, with splash blocks or diverters
Foundation openings sealed; basement and crawlspace windows intact; Bilco doors and crawlspace access working and sealed
Exterior receptacles, including garages and sheds, GFCI protected
Window glass intact; electric service cable secured; damaged wiring and fixtures replaced
Approved chimney cap
Zoning and construction permits for additions, pools, sheds, garages, decks and fences; open permits must be closed
Swimming pool: bonding/grounding certificate from a licensed NJ electrician dated within 30 days of the application, plus pool affidavit

Fees

Residential dwelling CCO application	$100.00
Reinspection, after the first reinspection (residential)	$25.00
Commercial / Multi Family CCO application (may apply to a 2-family sale; not confirmed)	$150.00

Timing

Apply at least 10 working days before settlement or occupancy

Valid for

Application expires 90 days after inspection if the CCO has not been issued

Phone

856-939-2815

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarm requirements depend on the year the home was built (pre-1977 battery alarms on each level; later eras need 120V hardwired, interconnected alarms as listed in the borough table)
Where no alarms exist or battery alarms are being replaced, use 10-year sealed battery alarms; hardwired alarms cannot be replaced with battery alarms
Smoke alarms must not be over 10 years old from date of manufacture
Alarms must be mounted with proper hardware; nails, thumbtacks, tape or Velcro are not acceptable
Carbon monoxide alarm in the hall outside bedrooms, no more than 10 feet from any bedroom
Monitored alarm systems in homes built 1977 or later must be maintained at change of occupancy
Secondary power source label ('CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER') within 18 inches of the main panel and meter if the home has a generator, solar panels or battery storage
The borough states that since February 2025 a fire extinguisher is no longer required for the certificate

Fees

Appointment scheduled at least 8 days before inspection	$50.00
Appointment scheduled less than 8 but more than 4 days before inspection	$75.00
Appointment scheduled less than 4 days before inspection	$125.00
Penalty for not obtaining the certificate before sale or change of occupancy	$500

Timing

Schedule at least 8 days ahead for the lowest fee

Phone

856-939-2817

Last checked September 30, 2026

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