Franklin Township

Somerset County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Not required
Phone
732-873-7283
Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke alarm on every level and within 10 feet of every bedroom door; alarms must be less than 10 years old
  • Battery-only smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed units; electric alarms may not be replaced with battery alarms, and the required type depends on when the house was built or renovated
  • Carbon monoxide alarm (UL 2034) in the hallway within 10 feet of every bedroom door on sleeping levels, unless the home has no fuel-burning appliances or attached garage
  • Homes with a residential sprinkler system need a satisfactory inspection report from a NJ licensed contractor
  • Homes with a secondary power source (generator, solar, battery storage) need 'CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER' labels within 18 inches of the main panel and electric meter
  • No fire extinguisher is listed on the Township's application or guide

Franklin Township Fire Prevention Department

Fees
Smoke/CO certificate, initial inspection plus one reinspection$50.00
Each additional reinspection$50.00
Rush, less than one week (7 days) notice$150.00
No-show inspection$50.00
Residential fire suppression (sprinkler) system inspection at the time of the smoke/CO inspection$25.00
Timing
One week (7 days) notice from receipt of the application and fee; otherwise the rush fee applies. Inspections are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The certificate is not transferable, and a new application is needed if the sale does not happen within six months.
Phone
732-873-2500 ext. 6303
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked October 3, 2026
Sources
  1. https://www.franklintwpnj.org/departments/construction-code
  2. https://ecode360.com/6343588

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