Perth Amboy City

Middlesex County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Code Compliance

Issued by

Department of Code Enforcement (Housing inspection) with the Fire Prevention inspection

Requirements

Exterior: no flaking or peeling paint; street numbers at least 3 inches; no holes or cracks in foundation and walls; trim, chimneys, windows, handrails, guards, sidewalks and steps in good repair
Unused oil tanks removed or filled with a permit
All open permits must have final approval
GFI outlets outside and in kitchens, baths and laundry areas (within 6 feet of water); covers on all outlets and switches; globes on light fixtures
Interior walls, trim, floors, ceilings and carpets in good, clean condition; bath and kitchen floors non-porous
Windows operable, stay open and have locks; windows and doors weather tight
Furnace safe with a red-marked emergency shut-off; flue connections tight; water heater relief valve extension tube within 6 inches of the floor
Door from garage to living space must be fire rated
Plumbing fixtures and appliances working; cabinets secured with handles
No infestation; unit clean and ready for occupancy
Fireplaces and wood stoves certified by a certified chimney sweep
No keyed locks or deadbolts on interior doors
Buyer must give a notarized letter that the attic, basement and garage will not be used as sleeping rooms or rental units
Two-family or larger homes, or a one-family bought as a rental, must be registered as rental property by the buyer
Conditional 45-day certificate possible with the buyer's notarized letter taking responsibility for violations; not issued with any fire violations

Fees

Housing inspection, single dwelling unit	$40.00
Housing inspection, two dwelling units	$80.00
Residential unit reinspection	$25.00

Timing

If no violations are found, a permanent certificate can be issued within 7 to 10 days

Phone

732-826-0183

Required

Requirements

The Code Compliance packet says smoke alarm, CO alarm and fire extinguisher rules are listed in the full packet; those pages were not in the online file
A conditional certificate will not be issued with any fire violations

Fees

Fire Prevention inspection, single dwelling unit (paid with the Certificate of Code Compliance application)	$100.00
Fire Prevention inspection, two dwelling units (paid with the Certificate of Code Compliance application)	$150.00

Phone

732-826-0183

Last checked September 30, 2026

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