Plainsboro Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Housing Certificate of Occupancy (Resale Inspection) · Housing Division, Department of Code Enforcement

• Smoke alarms tested; interconnected alarms must all sound together; smoke alarms replaced every 10 years (NFPA 72)
• Smoke alarms at least 3 feet from air vents or bathrooms with a tub or shower
• CO alarms near all sleeping areas in homes with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces or attached garages
• Permanent 'CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER' label within 18 inches of the main panel and meter if the home has a generator, solar panels, battery storage or other secondary power
• GFCI outlets tested (bathrooms, kitchens, garages, basements, outside); defective ones replaced
• Fireplace or wood stove over 3 years old needs a Level 2 (NFPA 211) safety certification before the certificate is issued
• Oil or gas furnace must be inspected and certified safe by a heating professional before the certificate is issued
• Bath exhaust fans working and free of lint; kitchen range hood filter clean and working
• Electric power on for the inspection; an adult (18+) must be present (no lock box access)
• All Building Division permits must be inspected and closed

• Phone: 609-799-0909 ext. 1220
• Timing: Apply early: the Township FAQ says the current wait for an inspection is about 1 month because of seasonal volume
• Good for: 90 days
• Application: https://www.plainsboronj.com/FormCenter/Housing-Division-9/Resale-Inspection-Application-61

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• The Housing resale inspection tests smoke alarms (interconnected alarms must all sound together; replace every 10 years) and checks CO alarms near sleeping areas
• Homes with a generator, solar panels, battery storage or other secondary power need a permanent 'CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER' label within 18 inches of the main panel and meter