When is a Certificate of Occupancy required as part of a building permit?
All new construction of habitable residential, commercial or industrial buildings requires a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) before the building can be occupied. Major commercial renovations or changes in business occupancies also require a CO. A CO allows for a final review by city departments to assure the project is completed according to submitted plans and that the building is safe to occupy.

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1. Why do I need a building permit to do work on my own property?
2. Why can’t an inspector tell me how to build something?
3. What codes does the city use?
4. What does a building permit cost?
5. How long does it take to get a building permit?
6. What plans should be submitted with a permit application?
7. Who can do the work?
8. Why does the city do inspections?
9. How is an inspection requested?
10. Why are some inspections performed in groups?
11. When is a Certificate of Occupancy required as part of a building permit?
12. What are the requirements for fences?
13. Is a permit needed to fix or replace a roof?