Elmer Borough

Salem County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Resale

Issued by

Borough of Elmer Housing and Property Maintenance Office

Requirements

Sidewalks in proper condition under Borough ordinance
5-inch reflective house numbers
No trash, debris or unregistered vehicles
Roof, siding, gutters and downspouts in satisfactory condition; no structural damage or rotting wood
GFI outlets outside (including sheds and garages) and within 6 feet of all water sources
Graspable handrails on steps with 3 or more risers (handrails must turn in); guard rails on decks 30 inches or higher
Pools enclosed and GFI protected
No broken windows; windows open, lock and have screens; deadbolts not keyed on both sides
Walls, floors and ceilings without holes or damage and properly painted
Working appliances with an anti-tip range; hot and cold water, working toilets and shower; bathroom exhaust fan or opening window
Water heater relief valve pipe ending 2 to 6 inches from the floor; working heating system; oil heat needs an emergency shut-off at the top of the stairs
Electrical boxes covered, circuits labeled, working outlets, switches, cover plates and fixtures; no extension cords in place of hard wiring
10-year sealed smoke detectors, 1 per level and 1 in each bedroom; carbon monoxide detectors, 1 per level near bedrooms
Fire extinguisher (2A:10B:C) mounted in the kitchen (listed on the February 2025 checklist)
All required permits obtained and approved; real estate taxes paid to date

Fees

Certificate of Resale inspection, includes the initial inspection and 1 re-inspection	$50
Each additional re-inspection	$25

Valid for

The application is void after 30 days.

Phone

856-358-4010 X119

Required

Requirements

10-year sealed battery smoke alarm on every level, or hardwired where required; hardwired alarms cannot be replaced with battery alarms
Basement alarm at the bottom of the stairwell at ceiling level (not between joists)
A 10-year sealed smoke alarm in every bedroom
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be less than 10 years old and working
Carbon monoxide alarm in the hallway within 10 feet of all bedrooms
A low voltage fire alarm system installed by an alarm company must be tested and certified by an alarm contractor before the inspection; bring the certification
House numbers at least 4 inches high, in a contrasting color, permanently fixed and visible from the street
Homes with solar panels, a backup generator or battery storage need a permanent, not handwritten, 'Caution: Multiple Sources of Power' style label at the main electrical panel and the electric meter

Fees

Smoke and carbon monoxide certificate, 10 or more business days notice	$45.00
Smoke and carbon monoxide certificate, 4 to 10 business days notice	$90.00
Smoke and carbon monoxide certificate, less than 4 business days notice	$161.00
Re-inspection for a failed or no-show inspection, same fee schedule as the initial inspection	$45.00 to $161.00

Timing

Fee depends on how many business days of notice are given before settlement or change of occupant.

Phone

856-358-4010 X113

Last checked September 30, 2026