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need an easy answer

I know you do not have this section but could offer some insight to your BO

La City Section 0109.5 Temporary Certificates (TCO):

"…if the Building Official finds that no substantial hazard will result from the occupancy of any building, or portion thereof, before the same is completed, and satisfactory evidence is submitted that the work could not have been completed prior to the time such occupancy is desired because of its magnitude or because of unusual construction difficulties, and the city engineer has reported that all required public improvements have been completed, the Superintendent of Building may issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any building or portion thereof."
 
steveray said:
....Banks must work differently in Canada....No way that would happen here...
Most major banks in Canada have their own inspectors that look at more than just code required items. Rarely I'll have a bank who wants the CO, but they will usually accept a final inspection report with things that cannot be accomplished due to weather as long as I am comfortable with it.
 
Back about 8 yrs ago, we had alot of DIY GC's who would inevitably run out of money before they finished their house....I made a 100 point "Here is the absolute minimum you need for a CO" checklist.....It is way short of what the banks want......Typically

tmurray said:
Most major banks in Canada have their own inspectors that look at more than just code required items. Rarely I'll have a bank who wants the CO, but they will usually accept a final inspection report with things that cannot be accomplished due to weather as long as I am comfortable with it.
 
Tell the BO that due to the extreme weather he should grant an exception to the C of O procedure

Tell him/her you will replace the tyveck and any weather damage in spring before you plaster the building
 
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