What is a Certificate of Occupancy?
The City issues a "Certificate of Occupancy" once all aspects of the "Approved/Issued Permit" have been completed, and all other applicable Divisions/Departments have released the project for a Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy is not issued for single family dwellings.

In special circumstances, before a project is ready for a Certificate of Occupancy, a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" may be issued for a short time period. All fire and life-safety items must be complete and approved, and all other applicable Divisions/Departments must agree to the issuance of a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy".

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1. Who needs to be present at an inspection?
2. What is a special inspector?
3. What are the most commonly requested inspections?
4. What is a Certificate of Occupancy?