Maplewood Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Continued Use and Occupancy (CCU) · Township of Maplewood Building Department (Construction Official)

• Inspection of the premises by the Construction Official or his representative
• All open permits must be closed
• A smoke certificate (smoke/CO certificate from the Fire Department) must be issued first
• Full payment of fees
• Current and prospective owners must be listed as individuals (not an LLC or other entity); the new owner's driver's license number is required
• Estate or trust sellers must show an original court document with a raised seal appointing the executor, trustee or power of attorney
• The seller must personally sign a receipt for the certificate
• If violations are found, the owner fixes them, or for sales only the buyer may submit a notarized letter accepting responsibility for the violations

• Phone: 973-762-8120 ext. 3700
• Timing: Apply at least 10 business days before closing for the base fee; the Township allows 10 business days for the inspection unless expedited. Applications received after 4:00 pm count as the next business day.
• Good for: 180 days from the date issued, and only for the buyer named on the application (a new buyer needs a new application)
• Application: https://www.maplewoodnj.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/96/639256016314670000

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms inspected by the Maplewood Fire Department before the home is sold, leased or reoccupied
• Portable fire extinguishers are no longer required in Maplewood for this certificate
• Payment to the fire inspector at the inspection (cash, check or money order only)