Berkeley Township

Ocean County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale Certificate of Occupancy & Smoke Certificate

Issued by

Berkeley Township Code Enforcement Office (housing inspection), with the Bureau of Fire Prevention (smoke/CO)

Requirements

Safe, approved water supply; hot and cold water to sinks and tubs; plumbing fixtures working
Heating equipment properly installed and working
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of sleeping areas
Safe, unobstructed exits; entry door deadbolts must not need a key to get out
Floors, foundation, walls, ceilings, doors and windows clean, working and free of dampness; no rodents
Handrail on any stairs with 3 or more steps; safe railings on decks, porches and balconies
Window screens from May 1 to October 1
Kitchen and bathroom floors impervious to water; paint and wallpaper in good condition
Solid core door or sheathing between garage and house; no extension cords or adapters for garage door openers
Roof, walls, windows, gutters, fences, driveway, steps, sidewalks, sheds, garages and bulkheads in good repair
Yard free of litter and debris; lawns and hedges trimmed; trash in approved containers
Street numbers visible from the road; pool fencing to code from original installation
A termite report may be required
All open permits must be closed before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued
Owner or a representative must be on site to operate all utilities

Fees

Resale Certificate of Occupancy and smoke certificate (combined, since April 8, 2024)	$150
Reinspection	$50
Transfer of Title (non-habitable dwellings only)	$100
Flood Elevation Certificate review (flood zone only; separate check to the Zoning Department)	$100.00

Phone

732-244-7400, ext. 1506

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms on each level including the basement (not attic or crawl space) and outside each separate sleeping area, located per NFPA 72
Battery-only smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed battery units (since January 1, 2019); hardwired alarms from original construction must not be replaced with battery alarms
Carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of the bedrooms if the home has a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage (UL 2034; battery, hardwired or plug-in)
Inspected by a Township inspector as part of the combined resale Certificate of Occupancy

Fees

Included in the combined Resale Certificate of Occupancy & Smoke Certificate fee (paid to Code Enforcement)

$150

Phone

732-244-7400 Ext. 1236

Last checked September 30, 2026

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