Pine Beach Borough

Ocean County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Housing Certificate (Certificate of Occupancy) for resale

Issued by

Pine Beach Borough Housing Department (Zoning Officer / CO Inspector / Code Enforcement)

Requirements

Heating system certification by a licensed contractor
Chimney certification by a licensed contractor if there is a wood-burning stove or fireplace
House number in place and visible from the street
Property free of debris and trash; exterior and interior in good repair (roof, siding, windows, paint, insect screens)
Handrails and guardrails on stairs and decks with three or more risers
Plumbing in working order and all utilities on (gas, electric, water, sewer)
Cooking appliance working, with the anti-tip bracket installed
GFCI outlets by all water sources, exterior outlets and washing machines
Water heater pressure relief valve to code
All open permits closed with final inspections
Comply with the International Property Maintenance Code
10-year sealed battery smoke alarms in every bedroom, one within 10 feet of each bedroom in the hallway, and one on every level (AC-powered interconnected alarms do not need to be replaced)
Carbon monoxide alarm on each level; plug-in or battery, 10-year model not required
Fire extinguisher, 2-A:10-B:C type, 2.5 to 10 lbs, wall-mounted and visible within 10 feet of the kitchen, top no higher than 5 feet, near an exit path, not blocked, with the owner's manual
Homes with a generator, solar panels or battery storage need a printed 'Caution: Multiple Sources of Power' label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter (P.L.2025, c.19)

Fees

Resale Certificate of Occupancy inspection (exact cash or check)	$75.00
Re-inspection	$40.00

Timing

Allow at least two weeks' processing time; the first inspection needs about ten business days to schedule

Phone

(732) 349-6425

Required

Requirements

10-year sealed battery smoke alarms in every bedroom, one within 10 feet of each bedroom in the hallway, and one on every level (AC-powered interconnected alarms do not need to be replaced)
Carbon monoxide alarm on each level; plug-in or battery, 10-year model not required
Fire extinguisher, 2-A:10-B:C type, 2.5 to 10 lbs, wall-mounted and visible within 10 feet of the kitchen, top no higher than 5 feet, near an exit path, not blocked, with the owner's manual
Homes with a generator, solar panels or battery storage need a printed 'Caution: Multiple Sources of Power' label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter (P.L.2025, c.19)
The Borough's 2026 checklist still lists a portable fire extinguisher even though P.L.2025, c.19 removed it from the state requirement

Fees

Combined Borough Housing Certificate inspection including the smoke/CO check (paid once)	$75.00
Re-inspection (same as the Housing Certificate re-inspection)	$40.00

Timing

Allow at least two weeks

Phone

(732) 349-6425

Last checked September 30, 2026

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