Greenwich Township

Cumberland County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Continued Certificate of Occupancy (housing inspection)

Issued by

Office of Housing & Zoning (Zoning / Code Enforcement Officer)

Requirements

Remove trash and debris inside and out; cut high grass and weeds; no standing water
Walkways, steps and driveways free of tripping hazards; accessory structures sound
Pools clean with self-closing, self-latching gates
No more than one unregistered vehicle
Sound siding, roof, flashing, gutters, foundation, chimney and structural members; exterior wood and metal protected and painted
House and unit numbers visible from the street
Handrails on stairs with more than 4 risers; guardrails at least 30 inches high
Windows open and stay open, with screens and unbroken glass; exterior doors open from inside without a key
Interior surfaces free of peeling paint; privacy locks on bedroom and bathroom doors; bathroom window or exhaust fan; dryer vented outside
Plumbing, water heater (110 degrees, discharge pipe about 6 inches from the floor) and heating system in safe working order
Carbon monoxide detector outside the bedroom areas
Two outlets per habitable room; GFCI outlets within 6 feet of water, in bathrooms, laundry and outdoors
Proof of extermination if insects or rodents are found; wood stoves inspected by a licensed chimney inspector
Work done without permits must be permitted and finaled
Passing County Health Department water test and septic certification (or waiver), and a passing fire inspection report from the Bridgeton Fire Department

Phone

(856) 455-8640

Required

Requirements

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)

Fees

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

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.

Phone

856-451-0091

Last checked September 30, 2026

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