Inspections
Inspections:
Once site plans have been approved and permits have been issued, construction can begin. The construction work must be inspected throughout the course of a project.
- The approved set of plans with comments must remain available to inspectors at all times.
- A contractor must request an inspection from the city inspector at the proper stages of work.
- For fire protection systems, inspections cannot be scheduled prior to approval of fire protection system plans. The Fire Protection System Contractor must schedule inspections.
- A final inspection is required.
Certificate of Occupancy
When all inspections have been made and a final inspection has been completed, then a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) can be issued and the structure may be occupied.
- Certificates of Occupancy are issued to a party / business at a particular location
- A new C.O. must be obtained when the use of the building changes
- A new ordinance inspection must be obtained whenever the name of the responsible party changes on the electric, water or gas bills
- After the inspection is completed, a new C.O. will be issued
- Apartments are required to obtain a new C.O. with each new owner.