Greenwich Township

Gloucester County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy (Certificate of Continued Occupancy) inspection

Issued by

Housing Inspector / Housing Officer, Greenwich Township Construction Office

Requirements

Yard clean, no trash, debris, junk or junk cars; lawn mowed
Exterior in good repair, no chipped paint or corrosion
House numbers visible from the street (3 or 4 inch depending on setback)
Handrails and guards on all stairways; basement stair openings blocked so no fall-through
Doors and windows in good condition; windows open smoothly, have screens, stay open; no broken glass
Bathrooms have a window or mechanical ventilation
GFI outlets in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms within 6 ft of a water source; at least two outlets per room
Metal dryer vent (no plastic)
Smoke alarm on each floor: 10-year sealed battery unit unless hard-wired with battery backup
Carbon monoxide alarm if heat or hot water is gas or oil fired
Fire extinguisher rated 2-A:10-B:C (ABC)
Water heater in good condition with relief valve discharge pipe ending 6 inches from floor; toilets and plumbing with no leaks; adequate water pressure
Oil-fired heater inspected within last 2 years; wood fireplaces or stoves cleaned and inspected by a licensed chimney sweep
Electric service in good condition, no bare wires or missing box covers; oil tanks not leaking
Sidewalks with no raised sections over 1 inch; sheds, garages and fences in good condition

Fees

Residential inspection fee	$60.00
Re-inspection fee	$25.00

Phone

856-423-9129 ext. 201 or 214

Required

Requirements

Township CO checklist (Rev. 6/14/21) asks for a 10-year sealed battery smoke alarm on each floor unless hard-wired with battery backup, and a 2-A:10-B:C extinguisher; these are CO checklist items, not a published fire bureau rule

Last checked September 30, 2026

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