General Information

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required:	Yes
Inspection Fee:	$125

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Exterior
Sidewalks and curbs	Steps, stairways and walkways are in good condition and repair.
Handrails	Code compliant handrails must be installed on any stairs with four (4) steps or more.
Foundation	The foundations and exterior walls are solid and in good repair.
Rubbish	Property is clear of all debris, including but not limited to garbage, junk appliances and abandoned vehicles.
Broken windows	All windows must open and close properly with no broken, missing or cracked panes of glass. All window sashes must fit reasonably tight within its frame and be in good repair and functional.
Peeling paint	Exterior of the house must be properly maintained so that no peeling or chipped paint is present.
House numbers	Street address is legible and displayed in four (4) inch high alphanumeric characters displayed on all buildings so it is visible from the center of the street.
Roof	Roof must be in good repair with no leaks or missing shingles.
High grass and weeds	High grass and weeds shall not exceed the height of six inches. All shrubbery, bushes and trees must be properly trimmed.
Driveways	are in good condition and repair.
Other	Fences are in good condition and repair. No person shall maintain on public and/or private property any vehicle that is inoperable, does not have a current license tag, and/or a current inspection sticker. Gutters and downspouts are in good condition. Garage doors are in good repair and functional. All porches and decks are in good and safe condition, per code.

Interior
Smoke alarm	Fire, smoke or heat detectors installed and in good working order in all building hallways and one (1) in each bedroom.
Handrails	must be on all stairways.
Sump pump	not connected to the sanitary sewer.
Carbon monoxide detectors	Carbon monoxide detectors installed and in good working order when required.
Heating systems	must be in good working order.
Exit Doors	All doors are in proper working order with locks working freely.
Walls
Other	Safety hazards (open stair risers, stove and chips, etc.)
Other	Safety valve must be on hot tank (extension pipe 6 inches from floor).
Other	Basement must be dry.
Other	Kitchen fire extinguisher is provided; minimum size of 2 1/2 pound ABC dry chemical.
Other	All hallways and walkways are clear and unobstructed of any and all trash.
Other	All plumbing must be functional (no leaks or dripping faucets).
Other	All electrical wiring and service cables must be in good condition, covers must be on all outlets, switches and boxes.

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information
Inspection Fee:	$125
Reinspection Fee:	$20
Rental Property Registration/License Required:	Yes
Registration Valid For:	1 year
Other Rental Property Inspection Required:	Yes

Exterior:
Other	Please refer to Inspection checklist

Interior:
Other	Please refer to Inspection checklist

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules

School District

Name:	Interboro

Tax Information

Building Codes and Zoning

Municipal Staff

Officials & Staff - http://www.norwood-boro.org/administration.php 

Elected Officials

Officials & Staff - http://www.norwood-boro.org/administration.php 

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated February 5, 2026)

The information contained in this profile is provided by the Suburban Realtors® Alliance as a general summary of real estate-related laws and regulations in this municipality. It is not intended to take the place of written law, ordinances or regulations that can be obtained directly from the municipality.