When you need a certificate of occupancy and what it includes

(a) Certificate of occupancy requirement. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the authority having jurisdiction has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the construction code or other applicable law. Exception: Group R, Division 3, and Group U occupancies will not be issued a certificate of occupancy. (b) Certificate issuance. If the authority having jurisdiction inspects the building or structure and finds that the work complies with the provisions of the construction code, the authority having jurisdiction shall issue a certificate of occupancy. The certificate of occupancy shall contain the following: (1) The permit number; (2) The address of the structure; (3) The name and address of the owner; (4) A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued; (5) A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of the construction code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified; (6) The name of the authority having jurisdiction; (7) The edition of the code under which the permit was issued; 5-39 SUPP. 9 (1-2021) (8) The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3 of the International Building Code; (9) The type of construction as defined in chapter 6 of the International Building Code; (10) The design occupant load(s); (11) If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required; and (12) Any special stipulations and conditions of the permit. (c) Temporary certificate. Upon request by the applicant, the authority having jurisdiction may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy, that authorizes occupancy of a portion of the building or structure before the completion of all work covered by the permit. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued only if the designated portion or portions to be occupied may be occupied safely. The authority having jurisdiction shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. An administrative fee of $200 shall be applied per section 5-7-6. (d) Revocation. The authority having jurisdiction shall suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued pursuant to the construction code: (1) Wherever the certificate is issued either in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or both; or (2) Where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of the construction code or other applicable law. Such suspension or revocation shall be transmitted in writing. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-8-22 Article 9. Unsafe Buildings or Structures.