Woodstown Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Continuing Certificate of Occupancy (Residential CO) · Housing Official (Housing/Code Enforcement)

• 10-year sealed battery smoke detectors in each bedroom, within 10 feet of bedroom areas and the kitchen, and at least one per level including the basement and walk-up attic
• CO detectors within 10 feet of bedroom areas and kitchens, at least one per level including basements and walk-up attics
• Fire extinguisher rated 1A:10BC or 2A:10BC, no more than 10 pounds, visibly mounted in the kitchen or within 10 feet of it toward an exit
• 4-inch house letters and numbers visible from the street; tree limbs cut back at least 10 feet from the roof line
• Handrails on stairways and stoops with 3 or more steps; guardrails on porches, balconies, raised floors and decks 30 inches or higher, spindles no more than 4 inches apart
• No broken windows or doors, no holes in walls or ceilings, no structural or exterior damage, no leaking roof
• Switch plates and outlet covers in place, GFI outlets within 3 feet of kitchen and bathroom sinks, light fixtures in place with no bare wires, secure covered breaker panel
• Working range with anti-tip device and other appliances working; working heat (and air conditioning if present)
• Hot and cold running water without leaks and flushing toilets; bathroom window or exhaust fan vented outside
• Water heater relief valve extension within 6 inches of the floor (not closer than 2 inches); electric service wire and meter sound
• No double-cylinder deadbolts on exterior doors; fire-rated door between an attached garage and the house
• Sidewalks and driveways in good order without cracks or raised areas; pools, spas and hot tubs clean with proper security fencing
• All code violations abated, all open construction permits closed, no rubbish or debris, all utilities on at the inspection
• No more than 2 occupants per bedroom
• Resale homes need a heater and chimney certification from a qualified contractor

• Phone: 856-769-2200 ext. 112
• Timing: Inspection fee is paid in advance. The application is void after 45 days.
• Application: https://historicwoodstown.org/vertical/sites/%7BE7F6D332-DC61-417D-8E31-6054B23067AE%7D/uploads/CO_App__Checklist.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Borough CCO list: 10-year sealed battery smoke detectors in each bedroom, within 10 feet of bedroom areas and the kitchen, and one per level including basement and walk-up attic
• Borough CCO list: CO detectors within 10 feet of bedroom areas and kitchens, one per level
• Borough CCO list (revised 12-18-25) still requires a 1A:10BC or 2A:10BC fire extinguisher, no more than 10 pounds, mounted in or within 10 feet of the kitchen