After the adoption of this subchapter, it shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee or tenant to occupy, use or permit the use of any building, structure or part thereof that is constructed, erected, altered, repaired or the use of which is changed, prior to the issuance of a full, partial or temporary certificate of occupancy by the city’s Enforcement Authority. No certificates of occupancy shall be issued unless such building or structure was constructed, erected, altered, repaired or changed in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. A partial or temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued when it is determined that the work to be completed or corrected does not adversely affect building safety and fire safety features of the building or structure. The city’s Enforcement Authority may require that the owner and/or the professional inspecting architect or engineer of a construction project submit to the Department, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a statement indicating that the project construction work is substantially complete in accordance with the construction documents released by the state’s Building Commissioner. Said statement shall also list all remaining items that require completion or correction.
(Prior Code, § 150.12)