COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUING OCCUPANCY (CCCO)
Guidance Document
(Town of Morristown Ordinance # O-30-2010)
NEW TENANT (Change of Existing Tenant - Commercial/Industrial):
When required (Commercial and Industrial Buildings Only): Whenever there is a change in tenant or
occupancy, a CCCO is required. A copy of the Ordinance O-30-2010 is attached for reference. The CCCO
inspection is not a NJ Uniform Construction Code (NJUCC) inspection.
Coordination with Other Divisions: A Zoning permit is required regarding a change in tenant or change in
occupancy. A Division of Health approval will be required if the change in tenant or occupancy involves a
restaurant/food business, barbershop, hair salon, tattoo studio or massage business.
Required Forms: A CCCO application shall be filled out and signed by the new tenant/owner and submitted to
the Division of Building and Uniform Construction Code with the required $250.00 fee. The CCCO inspection
date is scheduled upon submittal of the application and the applicant (new tenant or owner) shall verify or
correct the inspection items as listed in the attached CCCO ordinance prior to the inspection.
Process: A visual inspection is conducted based upon the items listed within the ordinance. Upon approval, a
non-UCC certificate is issued.
SALE OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING - Commercial/Industrial only:
For the sale of an entire commercial/industrial building without any tenant changes, contact Fritz Reuss at
973-796-1932. Zoning permit and approval is still required. Zoning - 973- 292-6723.
SALE OF THE ENTIRE “MIXED USE” BUILDING - Commercial/Industrial with apartment units:
For the sale of an entire “Mixed-use” building without any tenant changes, contact Fritz Reuss at
973-796-1932. Zoning permits and Housing/Property Maintenance “Certificate of Habitability” (“CH”)
approvals, as applicable, are required. Zoning - 973-292-6723; Housing/Property Maintenance -
973-292-6700.
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Town of Morristown
Division of Building & Uniform Construction Code
200 South Street, 2nd Floor
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Tel: 973-292-6712
www.townofmorristown.org
Town of Morristown
Division of Building & Uniform Construction Code
200 South Street, 2nd Floor
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Tel: 973-292-6712
www.townofmorristown.org
TENANT APPLICATION
COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUING OCCUPANCY (CCCO)
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Address:
Block: Lot:
BUILDING/PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
NEW TENANT INFORMATION
Name:
E mail Address:
Address:
CHANGE IN TENANT INFORMATION
New Business Name:
Existing Use (i.e. deli, office, etc.):
Proposed use (i.e. deli, office, etc.):
Existing Business Name:
Signature of New Tenant:
This is not a NJUCC code inspection - Visual inspection only per Town Code
Date:
Name:
E mail Address:
Cell #: Other Phone #:
Cell #: Other Phone #:
Address:
CCCO CHECK LIST for COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Commercial Certificate of Continuing Occupancy (CCCO)
Owner will be responsible to verify and validate compliance with the below items prior to inspection and
before a CCCO permit is issued. Specific details of the CCCO location, floor, suite number, tenant name, etc.
shall be included with the application and a representative must be present during the time of the CCCO
inspection.
NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT PERMITS
ALL OPEN PERMITS MUST BE CLOSED BEFORE A CCCO IS ISSUED
BUILDING
Check all exits (all exits must be kept clear and in operable condition)
Check egress lighting (must be in working order)
Handrails (must be installed if missing)
ELECTRIC
Check for any electric hazards
Check for open or exposed wires
Check panel for missing or open breakers
Remove all extension cords
Check for GFCI s
Clearance to electric panel 36”
PLUMBING
Check heating equipment for proper venting
Boilers, back flow devices on water supply to boilers
Furnaces
Hot water heater, pressure relief valve piping
All fixtures in proper working order
FIRE
Check all exit and emergency lighting (install batteries if needed)
Check suppression system (must be inspected and tagged)
Check alarm system (must be serviced and tagged)
Proper location of extinguishers (must be hung and tagged)
Proper storage
Clearances:
Sprinklers 18”
Heating Equipment 36”
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Town of Morristown
Division of Building & Uniform Construction Code
200 South Street, 2nd Floor
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Tel: 973-292-6712
www.townofmorristown.org
Town of Morristown
Division of Building & Uniform Construction Code
200 South Street, 2nd Floor
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Tel: 973-292-6712
www.townofmorristown.org
If a supervised alarm system is present a responsible person must be on site to test the system, or certification
papers must be provided.
If exit and emergency lighting exists within the space, someone must be on site to shut down the power to test
the system.
If a kitchen hood suppression system is present it must be tagged and tested.
MEANS OF EGRESS DOORS:
If magnetic locks or card readers are present they must be in operable working order and installed as per code
Push to release button installed
Motion sensor present above door
Lock deactivates upon alarm activation, sprinkler activation and power loss
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU:
If applicable as per Uniform Fire Code, windowless stories may require a suppression system or an
alarm system. If your basement does not have a suppression system or a supervised smoke detection
system, please contact Michael Geary at the below phone number.
If any questions contact:
Michael Geary
Fire Prevention Bureau
Morristown Fire Department
973-292-6602
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12-9 COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUING OCCUPANCY.
12-9.1 Occupancy Without a Certificate of Continuing Occupancy is Prohibited.
No person shall occupy or use any portion of a commercial or industrial building after such building or
portion thereof has been vacated or sold, or in which there has been a change in occupancy, until the owner/
landlord shall have applied for and secured a certificate of continuing occupancy therefor from the enforcement
officer of the Town of Morristown. (Ord. No. O-30-2010)
12-9.2 Inspection Required for Issuance of Certificate.
Upon receipt by the enforcement officer of an application for a certificate of continuing occupancy and
payment of the requisite fee, the enforcement officer shall conduct a visual inspection of the premises in
question to ensure compliance with applicable building, health, safety and fire codes, regulations, ordinances
and statutes of the Town of Morristown and State of New Jersey. (Ordinance No. O-30-2010)
12-9.3 Issuance of Certificate.
The enforcement officer shall issue a certificate of continuing occupancy upon his inspection and
satisfaction that no violations of the aforementioned codes, regulations, ordinances and statutes exist.
(Ordinance No. O-30-2010)
12-9.4 Violations and Penalties.
There shall be no new occupancy or use of the premises until compliance with this section has been
obtained. If compliance with this section is not obtained or violations are found and not remedied within a
reasonable time after inspection and notice, the enforcement officer is authorized to take appropriate legal
action including imposing appropriate fines and penalties. (Ordinance No. O-30-2010)
12-9.5 Application Fee.
The enforcement officer shall provide a form to be completed by each applicant. A certificate of
continuing occupancy fee, in accordance with Town Code subsection 12-1.3a,1 "Fees" shall accompany each
application; provided, however, that the enforcement officer may waive the inspection and fee if any inspection
of the same premises has been made within one hundred eighty (180) days. (Ordinance No. O-30-2010)
12-9.6 Enforcement Officer.
The Construction Official of the Town of Morristown or his designee shall be the enforcement officer and
shall have the authority to make inspections for building, health, fire and safety violations as required by this
section and to otherwise carry out the purpose and intent of this chapter. (Ordinance No. O-30-2010)
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