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No multiple-dwelling consisting of four or more units erected or substantially rehabilitated after the effective date of this ordinance shall be occupied in whole or in part until the issuance by the building commissioner of a certificate of occupancy indicating that the building conforms to the general, special and structural requirements of this Code applicable to new multiple dwellings. The building commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding those type of buildings or structures, other than residential buildings, for which a certificate of occupancy shall be required when such buildings are erected, enlarged, substantially rehabilitated, or where there is a change in occupancy after the effective date of this ordinance, before such building, structure, or portion thereof may be so occupied or used. Within ten days from the date of application for any such certificate, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued or the building commissioner shall state in writing his reasons for his refusal to issue the certificate. The certificate shall state that building, or portion thereof conforms to the generally, specific and structural requirements of this Code applicable to new construction. Upon issuance, the certificate of occupancy shall be displayed in a conspicuous location of the building or portion thereof to be occupied or used. No person shall use or rely upon the certificate or the information contained therein as a basis for any legal action against the city.
Upon request of an owner or permit holder, the building commissioner is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for such time and under such conditions as the commissioner determines is appropriate and consistent with the standards of public safety and welfare. The commissioner shall inform the owner or permit holder requesting the temporary certificate of occupancy that a fee for issuance may be assessed based on the costs to the department of buildings, which include but are not limited to review and inspection costs, travel and waiting time of departmental personnel, document reproduction costs and postage.
(Prior code § 44-4; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18289)