Important Information Regarding Inspection Scheduling (Please scroll ALL the way down).
An adult must be present to allow the Inspector access to the residence.
Inspections take place:
Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm
Both the Certificate of Approval for Resale and the Smoke Detector Certificate inspections will take place in the same timeframe. It is recommended that you select the same date for both inspections.
*Please note you are selecting a date for the inspection. You must be available for the entire time window on the date selected*
ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING INSPECTIONS WILL BE VIA EMAIL. No telephone calls will be made.
ยง 94-8 Inspections.
The applicant shall permit the building to be inspected by the following Township Officials: Construction Official, who shall be responsible for the inspection and who can recommend further inspection by the construction subcode officials, Tax Assessor, Water Department and Board of Health. Refusal to permit one or more inspections shall result in the denial of the application. In addition to determining that the premises is in compliance with the property maintenance and zoning codes and all other applicable municipal ordinances and state law, a certificate of approval for resale inspection shall include a determination of compliance with the following:
A. Installation and existence of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors;
B. Existence of handrails for all stairways having three or more risers;
C. Discharge of sump pumps, proven to not be discharged into sanitary sewer.
D. All open construction permits are to be closed;
E. All newly installed items and improvements such as furnaces, hot water heater, roof, siding, finished basement, kitchen and bath renovations and electrical and plumbing work have all received the necessary and required permits;
F. Sidewalks and driveways in public right-of-way are maintained in good quality condition;
G. Existence of house numbers visible from the street;
H. General compliance with the provisions of the Township's property maintenance code; and
I. A township property not serviced by municipal sewer is required to have had the septic system tested and the septic report received and reviewed by the Construction Official, Township Engineer and Board of Health. In the event a cesspool is found on the property, the owner/agent of the property shall comply with N.J.S.A. 7:9A-3.16.
