Atlantic Highlands Borough

Monmouth County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Certificate of Occupancy (Certificate of Inspection) for sale
Issued by
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Code Enforcement Officer
Requirements
  • Visual inspection of the exterior and interior; an adult must be present and gas, water and electric must be on
  • Any open permits must be finalized by the Building Department before the C/O inspection
  • Exterior items include visible house numbers (at least 4 inches), gutters, roof, windows and screens, handrails on stairs with 4 or more risers, guardrails on porches 30 inches or higher, no peeling paint, pool fencing with self-latching gate
  • Separate smoke detector / carbon monoxide alarm compliance inspection (see fire certificate)
Fees
Certificate of Occupancy inspection, residential$75.00
Certificate of Occupancy application, single family dwelling (form)$75.00
Certificate of Occupancy application, multi family dwelling (form)$75.00
Timing
Inspections are done on Wednesdays between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. If a re-inspection is needed, contact the office within 30 days or the application is voided.
Phone
732-904-5498

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke alarms as required by the state for one and two family homes at change of occupant
  • Carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of all sleeping rooms if the home has a fuel burning appliance or an attached garage, in the location the manufacturer specifies; battery, hardwired or plug-in allowed

Borough of Atlantic Highlands Fire Marshal's Office (Division of Fire Prevention)

Fees
Smoke detector certification, inspection more than ten business days after receipt$45.00
Fewer than ten but more than four business days$90.00
Four business days or fewer$161.00
CSDMAC request 10 or more business days before the inspection (as listed on the Borough Inspections page; conflicts with $45.00 on the Fire Marshal page)$54.00
CSDMAC request 4 to 10 business days before the inspection (Inspections page)$90.00
CSDMAC request fewer than 4 days before the inspection (Inspections page)$161.00
Timing
Fee depends on business days between receipt of the application and the inspection date. Inspections are Wednesdays 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and a representative must be present. If the change of occupant does not happen within 30 days of the inspection, a new application and fee are needed.
Phone
(732) 291-1444

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