Resale CO checklist
Berkeley Township
Ocean County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Resale Certificate of Occupancy & Smoke Certificate · Berkeley Township Code Enforcement Office (housing inspection), with the Bureau of Fire Prevention (smoke/CO)
- 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
| 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 |
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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
Berkeley Township Bureau of Fire Prevention
| Included in the combined Resale Certificate of Occupancy & Smoke Certificate fee (paid to Code Enforcement) | $150 |
