Butler Borough
Certificate of Occupancy
Required- Certificate
- Continued Certificate of Occupancy (CCO) for Sale of Residential Property
- Issued by
- Borough of Butler Zoning Department / Enforcement Officer
- Requirements
- Inspection for compliance with the Borough Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 180), Land Use Ordinance, NJ Housing Code and NJ smoke detector regulations
- House number clearly visible, at least 2 1/4 inches high and contrasting with the background
- Pools and hot tubs: 48 inch fence or wall, self-closing self-latching gates opening out with release at least 54 inches high; zoning and construction permits on file (no CCO until permits are obtained and inspected)
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in proper working order (smoke/CO certification done with the CCO)
- Secondary power source caution label near the main panel and meter if the home has a generator, solar panels or battery storage
- Survey attached if available
- Fees
Residential sale CCO, per dwelling unit $200 - Timing
- Minimum of 7 full business days notice required for inspections. The Enforcement Officer may waive the inspection and fee if the same premises was inspected within 60 days.
- Phone
- 973-838-7200 x224
Smoke and CO alarm certificate
Required- Requirements
- Hardwired interconnected smoke alarms must be kept working and may not be converted to battery alarms
- All smoke alarms less than 10 years old and UL listed; new battery alarms must be sealed 10-year units
- At least one smoke alarm on every level including the basement and habitable attic, plus attics/crawl spaces containing fuel-burning equipment; alarms in the hallway within 10 feet of all bedroom doors
- Carbon monoxide alarms on all levels with bedrooms, within 10 feet of all bedroom doors (hardwired, plug-in or battery)
- Secondary power source caution label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter, if applicable
- Fire extinguishers are no longer required (Borough form)
Last checked October 4, 2026
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