Garwood Borough

Union County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Compliance (Borough Code Section 106-25)

Issued by

Garwood Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement

Requirements

Smoke alarm on each level including the basement (not unfinished attics or crawl spaces), near the stairs, and within 10 feet of each bedroom; habitable attics need one
Carbon monoxide alarm outside each separate sleeping area within 10 feet of bedrooms if the home has a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage
All smoke and CO alarms working; all alarms less than 10 years old; battery smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed units (since January 1, 2019)
AC powered or interconnected alarms installed after January 1977 must be kept working
The existing use must be a proper use in the zone (zoning officer certification if the use is nonconforming or by variance)
No roof drain, sump pump or other stormwater may drain into the Borough sanitary sewer; any such connection must be moved to the storm system before the certificate is issued
No open building permits; final inspections must be scheduled through the Building Department

Fees

Certificate of Compliance (resale certificate, includes smoke and carbon monoxide inspection), closing more than 10 business days after the Bureau receives the application	$70
Application received fewer than 10 but more than 4 business days before closing	$100
Application received 4 business days or fewer before closing	$200
Certificate of Compliance (resale certificate, includes smoke and carbon monoxide inspection), closing more than 10 business days after the Bureau receives the application	$70
Application received fewer than 10 but more than 4 business days before closing	$100
Application received 4 business days or fewer before closing	$200

Timing

Apply more than 10 business days before closing for the lowest fee

Valid for

If the change of occupancy does not happen within six months, a new application fee is required

Phone

908.477.6752

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarm on each level including the basement (not unfinished attics or crawl spaces), near the stairs, and within 10 feet of each bedroom; habitable attics need one
Carbon monoxide alarm outside each separate sleeping area within 10 feet of bedrooms if the home has a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage
All smoke and CO alarms working; all alarms less than 10 years old; battery smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed units (since January 1, 2019)
AC powered or interconnected alarms installed after January 1977 must be kept working

Fees

Certificate of Compliance (resale certificate, includes smoke and carbon monoxide inspection), closing more than 10 business days after the Bureau receives the application	$70
Application received fewer than 10 but more than 4 business days before closing	$100
Application received 4 business days or fewer before closing	$200

Timing

Apply more than 10 business days before closing for the lowest fee. A new fee is needed if the sale does not close within six months.

Phone

908.477.6752

Last checked October 2, 2026

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