Resale CO checklist
Elmer Borough
Salem County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Certificate of Resale · Borough of Elmer Housing and Property Maintenance Office
- 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
| Certificate of Resale inspection, includes the initial inspection and 1 re-inspection | $50 |
| Each additional re-inspection | $25 |
- Phone: 856-358-4010 X119
- Good for: The application is void after 30 days.
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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
Borough of Elmer Bureau of Fire Prevention
| 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 |
- Phone: 856-358-4010 X113
- Timing: Fee depends on how many business days of notice are given before settlement or change of occupant.
