Perth Amboy City

Certificate of Occupancy Required

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

• 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

• Phone: 732-826-0183
• Timing: If no violations are found, a permanent certificate can be issued within 7 to 10 days
• Application: https://www.perthamboynj.org/common/pages/GetFile.ashx?key=NpIQAdls

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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