Pitman Borough

Gloucester County

TextClient checklist

Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Municipal Compliance for Housing and Fire Safety Inspection (sale); certificate issued by the Housing/Fire Safety Office
Issued by
Borough of Pitman Construction Office (Housing Officer and Fire Safety Official)
Requirements
  • Smoke detectors present and working
  • Carbon monoxide detectors present and working
  • Handrails in place
  • Water heater relief valve with discharge pipe toward the floor
  • Appliance and exhaust venting
  • Emergency exit from a 3rd floor
  • Receptacles, electrical fixtures, GFI outlets, correct fuse/breaker size, no illegal extension cords
  • Windows open and lock; screens (April 1 to December 1)
  • Heating system, water heater and water pressure
  • Ceilings, walls, floors, interior doors, exterior door and lock
  • No infestation (mice, rats, roaches, ants); interior clean
  • Plumbing fixtures, water and drain pipes
  • Exterior: roof, deck, porch, steps, railings, chimney, fence, gutters/downspouts, siding, trim, paint, masonry, lighting, grounds, trash containers
  • House number posted
  • All utilities must be on for the inspection
Fees
Initial inspection, per unit (combined housing and fire safety inspection)$75.00
Reinspection$45.00
Phone
856-589-2433

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke and CO detectors are checked on the combined Housing and Fire Safety inspection (Pitman checklist items 1 and 2)

Borough of Pitman Fire Safety Official (Pitman Fire Department is the municipal local enforcing agency; inspections run through the Construction Office)

Fees
Combined Housing and Fire Safety Inspection, initial inspection per unit (one application and one payment block cover both)$75.00
Combined Housing and Fire Safety Inspection, reinspection$45.00
Phone
856-589-2433

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