Long Hill Township

Morris County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Certificate of Construction Records Clearance (CRC)
Issued by
Township of Long Hill Construction Office (Construction Official)
Requirements
  • No open construction permits on the property; if permits are open, all final inspections and approvals must be completed and UCC certificates issued first
  • Application lists property, closing date (required), seller/agent, block and lot and property type
  • Exempt (if no change in physical occupancy): deed corrections, ancient deeds, spouse/former spouse transfers, new construction with a CO, estate distributions, refinancing, receivers/trustees
Fees
Construction Records Clearance, filed more than 7 business days before closing$50
Construction Records Clearance, filed under 7 business days before closing$100
Timing
Submit the application and fee at least 10 business days before the change of ownership (ordinance); the form charges more when filed under 7 business days.
Phone
908-647-8000 ext. 217
ApplicationOfficial page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke alarms: basement at bottom of stairs, each floor at the stairs, and within 10 feet of any bedroom/sleeping area on each level (UL listed); battery alarms must be 10-year sealed units
  • Carbon monoxide alarms inside and/or outside sleeping areas, in the hallway within 10 feet of bedroom doors, and in any finished basement or recreation area
  • Existing hardwired or wireless interconnected fire alarm systems maintained to original level
  • Secondary power source label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter (P.L. 2025, c.19), if applicable
  • Sump pump discharge not connected to the sanitary waste line
  • House number in numerals at least 3 inches high, matching tax records
  • Portable fire extinguisher no longer required for home sales (still required for rentals)

Long Hill Township Fire Prevention (Office of the Fire Official)

Fees
Certificate of Inspection, application received more than 10 business days before closing$100
Certificate of Inspection, 4 to 10 business days before closing$140
Certificate of Inspection, 4 business days or less before closing$211
Reinspection after failed inspection (10+ day tier)$25
Reinspection after failed inspection (4-10 day tier)$50
Reinspection after failed inspection (4 days or less tier)$100
No-show for a scheduled appointment$50
Timing
Fee depends on business days between the completed application and closing: more than 10 business days for the lowest fee. Appointments are based on availability. Certificates are valid for 6 months from issue.
Phone
(908) 647-8000, Ext 307
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked October 4, 2026
Sources
  1. https://ecode360.com/35982748
  2. https://www.longhillnj.gov/_Content/pdf/forms/Construction-Records-Clearance-Application.pdf
  3. https://www.longhillnj.gov/forms

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