Required forms prior to application submission

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY APPLICATION TO THE WEST LONG BRANCH HOUSING INSPECTOR.

 · ATTACHED FORM FOR “NO OPEN BUILDING PERMITS” MUST BE SIGNED OFF FROM LONG BRANCH BUILDING DEPT. (LOCATED 344 Broadway, Long branch)

· ALL Level I (SALE) or Level II (Rental) Chimney certifications that have been done for Rental or Sale. Exempt fireplaces – Direct Vented or ventless. All wood burning Fireplaces require inspections.

· NEW Jersey Lead safe Certification law: dwellings built prior to 1978– Effective July 22, 2022 in accordance with the Law, rental properties upon turnover or within two years of the effective date, are required to have a completed Lead Safe Certification Inspection. Please have the inspection and provide the lead safe certification.

· ALL FORMS MUST BE DELIVERED IN PERSON. NO FORMS MAY BE FAXED OR MAILED. ONLY ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED.

 · NAMES OF OCCUPANTS MAY ONLY BE CHANGED WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM DATE OF INSPECTION AFTER TEN DAYS NEW APPLICATION MUST BE RE-FILED.