Which document authorizes occupancy after construction is complete and inspections are approved?

Which document authorizes occupancy after construction is complete and inspections are approved?

• A. Certificate of occupancy
• B. Certificate of completion
• C. Building permit
• D. Occupant permit

Answer: (A)

A certificate of occupancy is the document that authorizes occupancy after construction is complete and the required inspections have been approved. It is issued by the building department once final inspections confirm the project complies with applicable codes and safety requirements. This certificate specifies the approved use, the occupancy classification, and any conditions or limitations (such as required exits, fire protection, and accessibility). Without it, occupying or opening for use isn’t legally permitted, even if construction is finished. Building permits cover the ability to start and carry out work, while a certificate of completion isn’t the standard document used to authorize occupancy, and an occupant permit isn’t the typical term used in this context.

A certificate of occupancy is the document that authorizes occupancy after construction is complete and the required inspections have been approved. It is issued by the building department once final inspections confirm the project complies with applicable codes and safety requirements. This certificate specifies the approved use, the occupancy classification, and any conditions or limitations (such as required exits, fire protection, and accessibility). Without it, occupying or opening for use isn’t legally permitted, even if construction is finished. Building permits cover the ability to start and carry out work, while a certificate of completion isn’t the standard document used to authorize occupancy, and an occupant permit isn’t the typical term used in this context.