Smoke, CO and fire extinguisher certificate
New Jersey requires a Certificate of Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance before a one- or two-family home is sold or leased to new occupants. It is issued by the local fire official or enforcing agency. Requirements include alarm placement and a properly mounted extinguisher. Check your town’s rules.
Municipal resale CO or CCO
Many towns require their own resale inspection, often called a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Continued Occupancy. What they inspect varies widely. Some focus on safety items, others look at zoning, permits and exterior conditions.
Open permits can delay you
Unpermitted finished basements, decks or additions can surface during resale inspections or the buyer’s title search. Your attorney can advise on closing open permits.
Timing
Schedule inspections as soon as you list. Fees and wait times vary by town.
Questions, answered
Who pays for the CO inspection in NJ?
Usually the seller, though contracts can allocate it differently.
General information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Rules change; confirm with your attorney, tax professional or lender.