§ 119-23 Chapter 119 Building Construction

Issuance of certificate of occupancy.

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A. When, after final inspection, it is found that the proposed work has been completed in accordance with the applicable building laws, approved site plans, ordinances and regulations and also in accordance with the application, plans and specifications filed in connection with the issuance of the building permit, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon the form provided by him. If it is found that the proposed work does not so comply, the Building Inspector shall refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy and shall order the work completed in conformity with the building permit and in conformity with the applicable building regulations.B.

The certificates of occupancy shall certify that the work has been completed and that the proposed use and occupancy is in conformity with provisions of the applicable building laws, ordinances and regulations and shall specify the use or uses and the extent thereof to which the building or structure or its several parts may be put.C. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Building Inspector for a commercial or industrial building or multiple-family dwelling unless and until the builder or owner thereof submits to the Building Inspector a certificate of the registered architect or licensed engineer who signed the plans submitted to the Building Inspector, with the application for a building permit, that such building has been substantially completed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor approved by the Building Inspector.

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