Long Hill Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Construction Records Clearance (CRC) · Township of Long Hill Construction Office (Construction Official)

• 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

• Phone: 908-647-8000 ext. 217
• 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.
• Application: https://www.longhillnj.gov/_Content/pdf/forms/Construction-Records-Clearance-Application.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)