Millburn Township
Certificate of Occupancy
Not required- Phone
- 973-564-7055
Smoke and CO alarm certificate
Required- Requirements
- 10-year sealed battery smoke alarm on every level, or hardwired as required; basement alarm at the bottom of the stairwell on the ceiling
- Smoke alarms within 10 feet of all bedroom doors and a smoke alarm in every bedroom on the ceiling
- Hardwired smoke alarms cannot be replaced with battery alarms; existing hardwired or monitored systems kept to original level
- Smoke and CO alarms less than 10 years old, UL listed and working
- Carbon monoxide alarms in hallways within 10 feet of all bedrooms and sleeping areas; plug-in, battery or hardwired accepted (not in switched outlets)
- Secondary power source label 'CAUTION: Multiple Power Sources' by the electrical panel and meter if the home has solar, a generator, battery storage or other secondary power; label may not be handwritten (ANSI Z535.4)
- House numbers at least 4 inches high, contrasting color, permanently fixed to the house and visible from the street (light post or mailbox numbers not accepted)
Last checked October 3, 2026