(A) Except as otherwise determined by the Chief of the Fire Department, the plans submitted to the City Engineer/Building Inspector in support of an application for a building permit to construct any building shall also be submitted to the Fire Department for approval. Plans submitted must contain the official stamp of the Indiana State Building Commissioner.
(B) When any plans are submitted under division (A) above the Fire Department shall cause a review of them and determine whether such plans conform to the rules and regulations of the State of Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (675 IAC) and the Peru Fire Prevention Ordinance.
(C) Certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy must be obtained from the City Building Department. This certificate must be signed by both the Building Department and the Fire Department, after a final inspection of the building or structure is made. No building or structure shall be used or occupied until this certificate of occupancy has been issued. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of any violations of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances the city and regulations of the State of Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
(Ord. 40-1989, passed 11-6-89)