§ 10-12. Certificate of occupancy.

(a)

Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval if a violation of the provisions of this chapter or of other ordinances of the city.

Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under subsection 10-6(d).

(b)

Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this chapter or other laws that are enforced by the department, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

(1)

The building permit number.

(2)

The address of the structure.

(3)

The name and address of the owner or the owner's authorized agent.

(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 this chapter for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

(6)

The name of the building official.

(7)

The edition of the IBC or IRC under which the permit was issued.

(8)

The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter Three of the IBC.

(9)

The type of construction as defined in Chapter Six of the IBC.

(10)

The design occupant load.

(11)

If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

(12)

Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

(c)

Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

(d)

Revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this chapter wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2018-06-21-0493 , § 1, 6-21-18)