Franklin Township

Gloucester County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale Certificate / New Tenant Certificate (Certificate of Occupancy Transfer, Township Code Chapter 178)

Issued by

Franklin Township Housing Code Official (Zoning and Land Use Department)

Requirements

Passing water test and Gloucester County Board of Health septic approval
Reflective house numbers at least 3-1/2 inches high, readable from the street
Pool and yard fences with self-latching, out-swing gates (48 inch minimum height, 54 inch if latch at top)
Guardrails on landings or porches 30 inches or higher (36 inch minimum height, 4 inch spacing); sound stairs, decks, porches and balconies
No broken or missing glass; all windows with screens that open, close and lock
Stove anti-tilt device; all utilities on at inspection
Smoke detector on each level, in all bedrooms and outside each sleeping area (battery allowed)
Carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas (unless no fuel-burning device or attached garage)
ABC fire extinguisher at least 2A:10B:C, no more than 10 lbs, mounted in a visible, convenient spot
Handrails on stairs with four or more risers; bathroom window or exhaust fan
No electrical hazards or extension-cord wiring; GFCI at pools, spas, exterior, garage, kitchen, bath and within 5 feet of water
Plumbing vented and working; heat to all habitable rooms; water heater relief valve pipe ending within 6 inches of floor
Certifications may be required for roof, electrical, structural, heating or lead

Fees

Initial inspection	$100.00
Each re-inspection	$50.00
Fines for not getting approval within 30 days of initial inspection (per day)	$100.00 - $200.00 per day

Timing

File at least 30 days before settlement (the information sheet says allow a minimum of three weeks and suggests applying when the house is listed)

Valid for

Applications are non-transferable and expire after 60 days

Phone

856-694-1234

Required

Requirements

Township checklist: ABC fire extinguisher no smaller than 2A:10B:C, no more than 10 lbs, mounted in a visible and convenient location
Township checklist: smoke detector on each level, in all bedrooms and outside each sleeping area; battery units allowed
Township checklist: CO detectors in the vicinity of sleeping areas

Last checked September 30, 2026

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