Pequannock Township

Morris County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Construction Records Clearance (CRC)

Issued by

Pequannock Township Construction Official

Requirements

No open permits or pending violations on the property
Application lists seller, approximate date of purchase, buyer, property type, whether the house number is displayed and whether it is a rental property
Exempt (if no change in physical occupancy): listed title transfers such as deed corrections and similar transfers in Section 123-6C

Fees

Certificate of construction records clearance (CRC)

$35

Phone

973-835-5700, ext. 181

Required

Requirements

House number at least three inch numerals next to the front door, five feet above the door saddle, contrasting and visible (Ordinance 88-23)
At least one smoke detector on each level including basements (unless the original CO required more); replacement battery units must be 10 year sealed UL approved
Smoke detector in the bedroom area within 10 feet of the bedrooms; hardwired/interconnected units must work and be under 10 years old
Active monitored fire alarm systems need paperwork from the alarm company before the inspection
Carbon monoxide alarm on each level with bedrooms, within 10 feet of the bedrooms, in homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages
Chimneys and smoke pipes properly sealed
No open permits with the Construction Department
Fire extinguisher (Township page and code still list it)

Fees

CSDCMAC, request received more than 10 business days before the change of occupant	$45
CSDCMAC, 4 to 10 business days before the change of occupant	$90
CSDCMAC, fewer than 4 business days (Township web page)	$165
CSDCMAC, fewer than 4 business days (Township code)	$161
Each reinspection	$40

Timing

Fee depends on business days between the request and the change of occupant: more than 10 business days for the lowest fee.

Phone

973-835-5700, ext. 194

Last checked October 4, 2026

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