Hopewell Township

Cumberland County

Certificate of Occupancy

Not required

Required

Requirements

Hopewell adds a 911 house numbering check to the Bridgeton smoke/CO inspection; inspections must be scheduled and passed at least 10 days before the closing date
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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