Manasquan Borough

Monmouth County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Real Property Transfer Permit (Transfer Certificate of Occupancy)

Issued by

Borough of Manasquan Code Enforcement Official

Requirements

Inspection showing the home is fit for occupancy under the Borough Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 13)
Adequate toilet and bathing facilities
Fire-rated door between the house and garage, and fire code sheetrock in a garage that adjoins or sits under living space
No fire hazards or electrical hazards
Smoke detectors on each floor and in the basement; carbon monoxide detectors where there are fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage
Portable fire extinguisher per N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.1 (code still lists it)
Sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs in good repair and safe condition
The inspection report records water meters and remote readers, number of units and kitchens, and any sump pump and where it discharges
Application in affidavit form with owner, buyer, representative, number of future occupants and sale price
A separate fee for each unit on the property

Fees

Real property transfer permit, initial inspection (per unit)	$175
Initial inspection applied for within 3 business days of the inspection (per unit)	$250
Reinspection (per unit)	$300

Timing

The code says a permit or a written denial is issued within 10 days of a complete application, fee and the inspection being scheduled. Applying within 3 business days of the inspection costs more.

Valid for

Not stated. A temporary transfer permit may be issued for up to 90 days when the home substantially complies.

Phone

732-223-0544

Application Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required

Requirements

Smoke detectors on each floor and in the basement, UL listed
Carbon monoxide detectors in homes with fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage
Portable fire extinguisher (Borough code still lists it)