Certificates of Smoke Detector Compliance

Homeowners, Sellers, Landlords, Attorney and Real Estate Brokers

A Smoke detector test is required prior to the sale, rental or other change of occupancy.

The New Jersey Uniform Fire Code requires that before any 1 or 2 family dwelling unit can be SOLD or LEASED or have a CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY, the owner shall obtain A Certificate of Smoke Detector Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance, as per NJA.C. 5:70-2.3 and NJA.C. 5-70-4-19.