South Harrison Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Continued/Change of Occupancy and Certificate of Resale · South Harrison Township Construction / Code Enforcement Office (Construction Official/Housing Official)

• Visible 911 house number
• Steps, walkways, ramps, guardrails and handrails (outside and inside)
• No exterior obstructions or hazards; perimeter grading; gutters, downspouts and splash blocks
• Basement or crawl space: foundation openings, secure and weatherproof access, vapor barrier intact
• Sump pump electrical connection, backflow and discharge; no mold
• No mice or insect infestation
• Bathroom venting by fan or window
• GFI receptacles in kitchen, bath and garage
• Kitchen and bath flooring; switch and receptacle covers; electrical fixtures; panel box and panel covers intact; A/C disconnect
• Window glass, working egress windows, window guards
• Water heater chimney connection, relief valve and floor discharge
• Water pipes, drain pipes, fixtures, toilet mounting, hot and cold water controls
• Heating system and chimney connection
• Smoke detectors and CO detectors
• Fire extinguisher, size 2A-10BC, within 10 feet of the kitchen

• Phone: 856-769-3737 ext. 7805
• Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16rJRY5Y3-o_2-_YT93zK1770XIzET5V_/view?usp=sharing

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Township resale form checks for a fire extinguisher, size 2A-10BC, within 10 feet of the kitchen
• If smoke detectors are tied into a security system, the alarm company must be notified before testing