Far Hills Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Construction Records Clearance (CRC) · Borough of Far Hills Construction / Code Enforcement Office

• Records review before the sale of any residential structure (Ordinance 2020-14)
• Application lists closing date (required), year built, swimming pool and pool fence, finished basement, and any second kitchen, basement, pool house or similar
• Office checks for open construction permits, open zoning permits, certificates of occupancy/approvals issued, and zoning approval
• The CRC may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied

• Phone: 908.234.0611 ext. 26
• Timing: Fee depends on business days before closing or change of occupancy: more than 10 business days for the lowest fee.
• Application: https://www.farhillsnj.org/Construction%20Records%20Clearance%20Application%20r.%2092420.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke alarms on each level and within 10 feet of each separate sleeping area; basement alarms near the stairway to the floor above; listed to UL 217 (combination smoke/CO allowed)
• Ten-year sealed battery alarms where none exist or when replacing battery units; original AC-powered alarms may not be replaced with battery alarms
• Replace smoke alarms older than 10 years
• Age-based rules: before 1977 battery alarms on each level and near bedrooms; 1977 to 8-5-1984 AC alarms outside sleeping areas and basement plus battery on first floor; 8-6-1984 to 4-30-1993 interconnected AC alarms on each level; 5-1-1993 on, interconnected AC alarms in each bedroom and on each level with battery backup
• Homes with a monitored NFPA 72 system instead of AC smoke alarms need an inspection and certificate of compliance from a certified alarm contractor or electrician
• Carbon monoxide alarms (UL 2034) within 10 feet of each separate sleeping area; replace when 5 to 7 years old per manufacturer
• Secondary power source label (such as CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER, not handwritten) within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and electric meter; the office can supply labels