I would appreciate seeing these as well, as we are in a re-design mode.
My OP was specifically asking about residential...when the homebuilder pulls the permit should not the CO list the builders name on it since the sale hasn't closed yet and the prospective homeowner does not "own" it yet? Still, a good discussion on the commercial side.
Commercially, we basically have the same situation as vegas paul, no business licensing. We do require an occupancy permit for new tenants to check for use issues. They get a CO specific to the tenant space.
2006 IBC:
110.1 Use and occupancy.
No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
110.2 Certificate issued.
After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code
or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the building official.
7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.
9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
10. The design occupant load.
11. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.
12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
The bolded text is what we rely on as our authority to require an occupancy permit for each tenant space. Thoughts?
rshuey said:
Would some of you post a sample of your CofO? We always had it done by 3rd party but are looking to change in Jan 2011.