Pilesgrove Township

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Occupancy (CO), Sales · Zoning & Housing Office (Housing Official)

• House numbers 5 inches high and visible from the street
• GFI protected outlets within 6 feet of a water source and on all exterior outlets
• Fire extinguisher mounted in the kitchen
• Appliances installed properly and working, no extension cords; exhaust fan over the stove (ductless hood allowed) and anti-tip bracket on the stove
• Adequate electric, heating and plumbing service; two separate outlets in each habitable room
• Bathroom vented or with a working window
• Screened window in each room; all windows working with locks; exterior doors and hardware working
• Handrails on steps with more than 3 risers; rails around landings or porches 30 inches or higher
• Water heater relief valve piped to within 6 inches of the floor; emergency shut-off at the top of the stairs for a basement heater
• In-ground pool fenced at least 4 feet high with a self-latching gate
• House free of insect infestation
• No work done without permits and no open construction permits
• Well water test, chimney inspection and smoke/CO inspection must pass

• Phone: 856-769-4814 Ext. 6
• Timing: 48 hours notice is required for the inspection; the application and fee must be in before an inspection is scheduled.
• Application: https://www.pilesgrovenj.org/DocumentCenter/View/321/CO-Sales-Application

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke alarms must be UL listed, less than 10 years old and 10-year sealed battery units; wired or interconnected systems must stay hardwired and interconnected
• CO alarms on every occupiable level including the basement, within 10 feet of any sleeping area
• Homes with a generator, solar panels or battery backup need a warning label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and the electric meter
• The Township CO checklist still lists a fire extinguisher mounted in the kitchen