Manasquan Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Real Property Transfer Permit (Transfer Certificate of Occupancy) · Borough of Manasquan Code Enforcement Official

• 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

• Phone: 732-223-0544
• 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.
• Good for: Not stated. A temporary transfer permit may be issued for up to 90 days when the home substantially complies.
• Application: https://www.sdlportal.com/towns/nj/monmouth/manasquan/requests/certificate

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)