Neptune Township

Monmouth County

Text Client checklist

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Residential Certificate of Inspection (CI) for sale

Issued by

Neptune Township Code Enforcement Department

Requirements

Inspection of the dwelling, exterior and accessory structures for compliance with the Township property maintenance code and ordinances
All construction permits and violations must be closed out before the inspection is scheduled
Municipal charges (property taxes and sewer) must be paid current
Smoke detector on each level; carbon monoxide alarms outside each sleeping area in units with fuel-fired appliances or an attached garage
Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves need a certification from a CSIA certified chimney sweep
Oil tanks not in use must be removed or filled under a demolition permit
Sidewalks and stairs free of cracks, holes and hazards
Estates must submit the surrogate's certificate; corporations must submit formation documents or annual report
One application per residential building

Fees

Certificate of Inspection, detached single-family dwelling or structure with 2 or more dwellings, per structure	$150.00
Certificate of Inspection, sale application (online instructions)	$150.00
Each additional unit in the same structure (for example the second unit of a 2-family)	$75.00
Rush increase when applying five or fewer business days before closing, per required inspection	$50
Inspection during non-business hours, up to two hours (extra)	$150.00
Reinspection, per structure including the first unit	$50.00
Transfer of Title certificate (no occupancy allowed)	$85.00

Timing

Apply more than five business days before closing to avoid the $50 rush increase. The application must be completed and the inspection finalized within 30 days or the application becomes void.

Valid for

A conditional or temporary CI expires within 30 days of issuance (renewable at the code official's discretion).

Phone

732-988-5200

Application Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms on each level and outside each separate sleeping area; 10-year sealed battery units, hardwired alarms may not be replaced with battery-only units (Township handout quoting N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19)
Smoke detectors in or next to a kitchen must be photoelectric (Township CI checklist)
Carbon monoxide alarms (UL 2034) near sleeping areas in homes with a fuel-burning device or attached garage
Township handout title still mentions portable fire extinguishers