Alexandria Township
Certificate of Occupancy
Required- Certificate
- Construction Records Clearance Certificate (CRC)
- Issued by
- Alexandria Township Building Department (Construction Code Enforcement)
- Requirements
- Records inspection by the construction office: all permits on the block and lot must be inspected and closed by the subcode officials
- If there are open permits, all final inspections and prior approvals must be obtained before the CRC is issued
- Smoke detector certification is required before closing and a copy must be forwarded to the Building Department
- Application lists seller, real estate agent, seller's attorney, block and lot and approximate year built
- Fees
Construction Records Clearance application $50.00 - Timing
- The Township page says to submit the CRC application at least 30 business days before closing; the ordinance requires the application and fee at least 10 business days before the change of ownership
- Phone
- 908-996-7071 ext. 211
Smoke and CO alarm certificate
Required- Requirements
- Smoke alarm on each level of the home and outside each separate sleeping area
- Battery-only smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed battery units; hardwired alarms from original construction may not be replaced with battery alarms
- Carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping areas (where there is a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage)
Last checked October 4, 2026