(A) No building or structure erected or altered after October 1, 1970 shall be occupied or used, in whole or in part, until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Official, certifying that the building, structure or work performed pursuant to the building permit substantially conforms to the provisions of the State Building Code and the regulations lawfully adopted under said Code.
(B) Where an as-built certificate is required for construction, a final as-built certification must be submitted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(C) A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official and copies shall be furnished upon request.
(D) Where the alteration does not require the vacating of the premises or where parts of the premises are finished and ready for occupancy before the completion of the alteration or, in the case of a new structure, before its completion, a partial certificate of occupancy may be issued.
(E) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the city officials designated on the building permit, or their designees, attest in writing to the Building Official that the use and occupancy conforms to all codes and ordinances pertaining to their respective office and is in conformance with the original permit. The Building Official shall coordinate all certificate of occupancy applications.
(Ord. passed 6-5-2006)