Resale CO checklist
Pitman Borough
Gloucester County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Municipal Compliance for Housing and Fire Safety Inspection (sale); certificate issued by the Housing/Fire Safety Office · Borough of Pitman Construction Office (Housing Officer and Fire Safety Official)
- 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
| Initial inspection, per unit (combined housing and fire safety inspection) | $75.00 |
| Reinspection | $45.00 |
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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)
| 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 |
