Clinton Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Construction Records Clearance (CRC), described on the Township site as a Municipal Code Compliance Inspection · Clinton Township Construction Code Enforcement (Building Department)

• Records inspection for open construction permits and pending, open, unabated violations
• All building permits must be closed out (final inspections and prior approvals obtained) and violations cured before the certificate is issued
• Bring the completed application and fee to the Building Department to schedule

• Phone: 908-735-8800 ext. 258
• Timing: The Township processes requests made more than 10 business days ahead within 10 business days; later requests cost more and timing is not guaranteed
• Good for: Six months from the date of issuance, provided no change in occupancy has occurred
• Application: https://www.clintontwpnj.gov/_Content/pdf/forms/construction-code/construction-records-clearance-application.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)
• Secondary power source identification label, only if the home has a secondary power source (added by P.L.2025, c.19)