Roseland Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Residential Resale Certificate · Borough of Roseland Code Enforcement Department (Code Enforcement Officer)

• Inspection by Code Enforcement, with review for UCC, housing and zoning compliance
• Working smoke detector on each level including the basement; 10-year sealed battery units allowed but may not replace required hardwired detectors
• Carbon monoxide detector in the vicinity of all sleeping rooms
• Explosive natural gas alarm installed per the manufacturer's specifications
• Smoke, CO and explosive gas detectors no older than 10 years
• No loose or missing stair treads, risers, handrails or guardrails
• No loose or missing electrical panel covers, switch/receptacle plates or junction box covers
• Sump pump (if any) piped outside, not into the sanitary sewer
• Proper fit and venting of furnace/boiler and water heater to the chimney; water heater relief valve discharging 2 to 6 inches above the floor
• No unsealed penetrations, holes or missing sheetrock or plaster in attached garage walls or ceilings
• Seller must close all permits before the sale
• Final water meter reading must be scheduled and completed before the certificate is released
• Buyer's name and phone number must be given

• Phone: 973-403-6046
• Good for: 180 days
• Application: https://www.roselandnj.org/361/Residential-Resale-Application-PDF

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke detector on each level, including the basement (10-year sealed battery units allowed; hardwired units may not be replaced with battery units)
• Carbon monoxide detector in the vicinity of all sleeping rooms
• Explosive natural gas alarm (Borough requirement)
• Detectors no older than 10 years
• A fire extinguisher is not required in one- and two-family homes (Borough code); the application's office checklist still has a fire extinguisher box