Livingston Township

Essex County

Certificate of Occupancy

Not required

Required

Requirements

Smoke detector on each level: basement at the bottom of the stairs, and each floor at the stairs or within 10 feet of bedrooms; attic not required
Battery smoke detectors must be 10-year sealed units; homes built with hardwired interconnected detectors cannot substitute battery or wireless units
Carbon monoxide detector(s) within 10 feet of all bedroom areas; battery, hardwired or plug-in allowed
All detectors UL listed and mounted with screws (no tape, Velcro, nails or picture hooks), except plug-in CO units
One ABC fire extinguisher, 2A:10B:C or greater, wall mounted about 5 feet off the floor in a visible spot in or within 10 feet of the kitchen, not in a cabinet or behind a door; one per kitchen (form still lists it)

Fees

Smoke detector and CO alarm certificate, 1 and 2 family, initial inspection	$75
Re-inspection after an unsuccessful initial inspection	$35
Waiver in lieu of smoke detector inspection (demolition properties only)	$25

Timing

Call to schedule at least 10 days before closing. Fees are paid at the inspection.

Phone

973-992-2373

Last checked October 3, 2026

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