Elk Township

Gloucester County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy (C/O inspection)

Issued by

Elk Township Construction Office, Housing Official

Requirements

Well water: passing test by an NJDEP certified lab (Private Well Testing Act), or County Health letter for a new well
Septic: Gloucester County Health Dept letter of Compliance-No Further Action, or License to Operate for a new system
Cesspools, privies and outhouses must be replaced with a septic system before transfer (limited exceptions)
Smoke detector in each bedroom and on every level (10 year sealed device)
Smoke and CO detectors outside bedrooms, within 10 feet of bedrooms
General condition of interior, exterior, grounds and accessory buildings (sheds, barns, garages)
Roofing, siding, trim, window glass, screens and doors
Pipes and traps under sinks; heater and water heater
Chimney condition; chimney certification for wood fireplaces, wood stoves or pellet stoves
GFCI outlets within 6 feet of water in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry
4 inch reflective house numbers
Township-issued trash and recycling containers on the premises
No open construction permits

Fees

First and second inspection	$100.00
Each additional inspection request	$50.00

Timing

30 days advance notice before settlement is required

Valid for

3 months if the property is occupied, 6 months if vacant

Phone

856-881-6525 ext. 118

Required

Requirements

Township CO form: smoke detector in each bedroom and on every level of the house, 10 year sealed device
Township CO form: smoke and CO detectors outside bedrooms within 10 feet of bedrooms