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Inspection Fees
Township of Eagleswood
146 Division Street
West Creek, New Jersey 08092
Phone: 609-296-3040 x18
Fax: 609-296-4649
REQUIREMENTS
1. Have Stafford Township construction clerk check for open permits. Should a property have any open
permits, they MUST be inspected and closed out BEFORE this application can be submitted.
2. ALL rental properties MUST obtain a Rental Mercantile License before or at time of this application being
submitted.
3. Complete and submit this application along with appropriate fee(s).
4. Schedule your inspection with the Eagleswood Township’s Code Enforcement Officer. Monday & Thursday
3:30pm – 7:30pm (609) 296-3040 x18.
5. Submit a mechanical certification & well water analysis approval from Ocean County Board of Health (if
applicable), and file a landlord filing statement (if applicable) with the Municipal Clerk before a Certificate
of Inspection can be approved.
PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST
1. Premises Identification: must be permanently attached to the structure. 4 inch numbers for residential; 6 inch
for commercial.
2. Door Deadbolts: cannot be keyed on interior. (all deadbolts)
3. Smoke Detectors: required on each floor of the structure, including basement, and outside of and in the
immediate vicinity of each room used for sleeping purposes. Smoke detectors must be 10 year sealed
battery powered single station smoke alarms. A/C powered single station or multiple station alarms are also
permitted.
4. Carbon Monoxide Detector: are required on the outside of and within 10 feet of any/all bedroom(s).
5. Fire Extinguisher: Commercial requirement only. Extinguishers shall be services and tagged within the past 12
months.
6. Anti-Tip Device: required in all ranges.
7. Safety Relief Valves: on water heaters and boilers are required to be piped downward to 6 inches from
the floor.
8. Dryer Exhaust: must be metallic flex or rigid pipe and have proper termination to the outside of the house.
9. Water Faucets: Water must be on and must have the hot water on the left and cold water on the right.
10. Plumbing: must be in satisfactory condition, no open sewer lines.
11. Electrical: closet light bulbs, switches, outlets, junction boxes, breaker, and fuse boxes must all have
covers. Breaker and fuse boxes cannot have any gaps. Electrical service equipment such as cable
and or service mast, meter socket, and breaker panel must be in satisfactory condition.
12. General Condition: must not have broken windows, missing siding, or debris inside or out. No uncut
grass or weeds. Chimneys and furnaces must be properly capped and vented. No holes in walls, floors,
or doors. Handrails and guardrails are required on all open sides of decks and stairways 30 inches or
more above grade. Bulkhead must be maintained (letter of intent for new buyers). All Rentals must have
non broken screens in place, and the general condition of the property must be move in ready.
13. Secondary Power Supplies: Source identification label required. Label must be installed within 18 inches of
the main electrical panel and electrical meter. Label shall read similar to: “Caution: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF
POWER”.
Please note this list is NOT all inclusive. Please refer to the International Property
Maintenance Code for complete requirements. There may be situations at the property that
will prevent you from passing your inspection.
**CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY** All Checks Made Payable to: “EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP”
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Inspection Fees
Township of Eagleswood
146 Division Street
West Creek, New Jersey 08092
Phone: 609-296-3040 x18
Fax: 609-296-4649
Certificate of Inspection Application
Existing Structure Rental/Resale
Address to be Inspected: __________________________________________________________________
Block: ____________________
Lot: ____________________
Today’s Date: _____________________________ Lockbox # ________________________________
Owners/Sellers Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Owners/Sellers Phone: ___________________________________________________________________
Owners/Sellers Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Owners/Sellers Address: __________________________________________________________________
Buyers Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Buyers Phone: __________________________________________________________________________
Buyers Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Buyers Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Agents Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Agents Phone: __________________________________________________________________________
Agents Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Check One
Inspection Type
Fee
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Rental Certificate of Inspection (For Occupancy)
$50
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Rental Certificate of Inspection Re-Inspection
$35
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Transfer of Title (No Occupancy)
$40
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Transfer of Title Re-Inspection
$15
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Resale Certificate of Inspection (For Occupancy)
$40
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Resale Certificate of Inspection Re-Inspection
$15
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Commercial Resale Certificate of Inspection (For Occupancy)
$75
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Commercial Resale Certificate of Inspection Re-Inspection
$50
*Ocean County Board of Health Well Certificate required for Transfer of Title/Resale Inspections
**Rental Properties must show proof of passing water certification within the past 5 years.
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Owners/Sellers Signature
Agents Signature
**CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY** All Checks Made Payable to: “EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP”
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Inspection Fees
Township of Eagleswood
146 Division Street
West Creek, New Jersey 08092
Phone: 609-296-3040 x18
Fax: 609-296-4649
Mechanical Certification
Certification may be made by the property owner, licensed contractor(s), or a home inspection
agency of choice.
Pursuant to Eagleswood Township Ordinance 2001-14 and 8-10.0 all properties sold and rented shall
have their heating unit, hot water unit, plumbing, and electrical system inspected and certified. Then
the certification has to be delivered to the Zoning Official before a Certificate of Inspection can be
issued.
Please complete form below:
I _______________________________, do hereby certify that the heating unit, hot water unit,
plumbing and electrical systems located at ___________________________________________
Block: ___________ Lot: ___________ are in satisfactory and safe working condition.
Owners/Inspectors Name: _________________________________________________________________
Inspectors License Number: _______________________________________________________________
**CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY** All Checks Made Payable to: “EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP”