(A) Use and occupancy. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change of occupancy or change of use of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the Building Commissioner 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 provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
(1) Exceptions.
(a) Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under § 2-1-1-9(B).
(b) Accessory building or structures.
(B) Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made except as specified in Indiana Code.
(C) Certificate issued. After the Building Commissioner inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the Building Commissioner shall issue a certificate of occupancy containing the following:
(1) The building permit number.
(2) The address of the structure.
(3) The name and address of the owner or 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 code.
(6) The name of the building official.
(7) The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
(8) If an automatic sprinkler system is provided and whether the sprinkler system is required.
(9) Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
(D) Temporary occupancy. The Building Commissioner 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 Commissioner shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.
(E) Revocation. The Building Commissioner shall, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code whenever 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 code.
(Am. Ord. 15, 2020, passed 12-7-2020)