Residential Fire Compliance Inspections
A Certificate of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance (CSDCMAC) is required as per N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3 for residential dwellings at time of resale, change of tenancy, or change of occupancy. Applications are processed online only, use the Residential Inspection tab, this will redirect you to the application.
PLEASE NOTE: A Letter of No Interest certifying there are no open permits for the property must be obtained from Hazlet Township Construction Department prior to approval of the Fire Compliance Inspection.
- A Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector & Fire Extinguisher Certification is required for any change of occupancy or ownership.
- A Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector & Fire Extinguisher Certification is required for any change of tenancy.
- Applications are applied for through the our website, use the "residential inspection" tab.
- The fee will be paid during the application process, the fee is $75.00 for the inspection, re-inspection fee is $25.00
- An inspection date may be requested after payment, approval of the inspection will be pending until final review of the applications by the Bureau of Fire Prevention
- Applications can be found an the Residential Inspection tab.
Update for Resale of Property and Change of Tenancy as of Sept 1, 2025.
Be advised as of September 1, 2025 Hazlet Township has made new requirements for any resale, change of ownership, change of occupancy, or change of tenancy.
For a residential resale you must obtain:
- A Construction Permit Clearance release from Hazlet Township Construction Department
- A Fire Compliance Certificate from The Bureau of Fire Prevention
- A Certification of Resale from Hazlet Township Code Official
For a residential rental you must obtain
- A Construction Permit Clearance Release from Hazlet Township Construction Department
- A Landlord license from Hazlet Township Housing Bureau
- A Fire Compliance Certificate from The Bureau of Fire Prevention
- A Certificate of Residential Rental Unit from Hazlet Township Code Official
For a Commercial resale, change of ownership, or change of tenancy
- A Construction Permit Clearance Release from Hazlet Township Construction Department
- A Use Permit from Hazlet Township Zoning Department
- A Commercial Registration and Inspection from The Bureau of Fire Prevention
- A business license from The Municipal Clerks Office
- A Certificate of Resale or Certificate of Rental Unit from Hazlet Township Code Official
Residential Fire Compliance Checklist
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Secondary Power Source Identification
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Open Burning Guidelines
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Residential Fire Escape Plan Sample
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Fire Pit Safety
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Grilling Fire Safety
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Residential Fire Safety Information
The Bureau of Fire Prevention has guidance information at the district office for all residents:
Information, brochures, and guides may obtained from The Bureau of Fire Prevention.
- Fire Safety in the home
- Home Escape Plan
- Smoke Alarms
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Fire Pits
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