Ambler Borough Council adopted Ordinance 1135 on Sept. 5, which requires residential resale occupancy permits and pre-permit inspections. The proposed ordinance includes inspections of sewer laterals, curbs and sidewalks, backflow prevention, and house numbers. In addition to the inspections, prior to proceeding to closing and the execution of a deed conveying ownership, the seller must provide an affidavit in a form provided by the borough that verifies the existence of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors within the residence. The sewer lateral inspection will take effect in September 2024, while the rest of the ordinance takes effect Nov. 6, 2023. Read more on the borough website.