Resale CO checklistFranklin Township
Certificate of Occupancy Not required
Franklin Township doesn’t require a resale Certificate of Occupancy.
- Phone: 732-873-7283
- Official page: https://www.franklintwpnj.org/departments/construction-code
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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
| 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 |
- Phone: 732-873-2500 ext. 6303
- 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.
- Application: https://www.franklintwpnj.org/home/showpublisheddocument/30823/638816112785830000