Resale CO checklist

Downe Township

Cumberland County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for resale · Zoning Office (Zoning Officer)

Handrails on stairs with 2 or more steps
Hot water relief valve extension 6 inches from the floor; appliances vented properly
Emergency exit if there is sleeping on a 3rd floor
Windows, screens, and interior and exterior doors in good condition
Working heating system, plumbing and water pressure; GFCI outlets near water
Ceilings, walls, floors and interior and exterior paint in good condition; sound roof
Exterior entrance lighting
Extermination, general clean up inside and out, and a garbage container
House number on the front of the house and a white 911 numbering post by the street (6 ft 4x4 post, 4 ft above ground, black numbers at least 4 inches or 3 inches if reflective, on both sides, near the driveway)

CO inspection fee (check payable to Downe Township)	$25
CO re-inspection fee, if needed	$25

Phone: 856-447-3100 Ext. 103
Timing: Submit everything before the inspection can be scheduled; inspections are only on Thursdays, 9 AM to 12 PM. Do not schedule settlement until all items are submitted and approved.
Application: https://downetwpnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CO-Inspection-Information-_-Application-Resale-_-LT-Rentals.pdf

Smoke alarms (UL listed) on every level; battery-only alarms must be the 10-year sealed battery type, and hardwired alarms cannot be replaced with battery alarms
Basement smoke alarm at the bottom of the stairwell, on the ceiling (not between joists)
A 10-year sealed smoke alarm in every bedroom
Smoke alarms and CO alarms must be less than 10 years old and working
Carbon monoxide alarm in the hallway within 10 feet of all bedrooms
House numbers at least 4 inches high, contrasting color, permanently fixed and visible from the street
Homes with solar panels, a backup generator or battery storage need a permanent printed 'Caution: Multiple Sources of Power' label at the main electrical panel and the electric meter
If there is a fire alarm system, a report from the alarm company is required (per the online application form)

Smoke/CO certificate, 1-2 family, request received 10 or more business days before settlement	$45.00
Smoke/CO certificate, 1-2 family, request received 7 business days before settlement (source wording)	$90.00
Smoke/CO certificate, 1-2 family, request received fewer than 4 business days before settlement	$161.00

Phone: 856-451-0091
Timing: Submit the request 2 to 3 weeks before settlement; the lowest fee applies when the request is received 10 or more business days before settlement.
Application: https://forms.gle/oWLh33S1kuggYuRQ8