Mountain Lakes Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Construction Records Clearance (CRC) · Borough of Mountain Lakes Construction Official (Construction Office)

• Records inspection only: the Construction Official certifies there are no open permits or pending violations on the property
• Any open permits must get all final inspections and approvals, and the matching construction code certificates, before the CRC is issued
• Exempt transfers (if no change in physical occupancy): deed corrections, ancient deeds, transfers between spouses or former spouses under a court order, new construction needing a CO, estate distributions, refinancing and home equity loans, and transfers by or to a receiver, bankruptcy trustee or assignee for creditors

• Phone: 973-334-3131 x 2015
• Timing: Apply at least 10 business days before the change of ownership or occupancy
• Application: https://mountainlakes.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Construction-Record-Clearance-Requestfillable.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke detectors on each level of the home
• Battery-only smoke detectors must have a 10-year sealed lithium battery; the form asks whether they are hardwired with battery backup
• Carbon monoxide alarm on the level(s) with bedrooms, within 10 feet of the bedrooms; combination smoke/CO or plug-in units allowed
• Any alarm system must be in working order; if monitored, notify the alarm company so it can be put on test mode on inspection day
• Street number clearly displayed for first responders
• Form title still lists fire extinguisher compliance (form still lists it), although no extinguisher item appears in its checklist