Butler Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Continued Certificate of Occupancy (CCO) for Sale of Residential Property · Borough of Butler Zoning Department / Enforcement Officer

• 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

• Phone: 973-838-7200 x224
• 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.
• Application: https://www.butlerborough.com/FCpdf/Residential%20CCO%2Epdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)