Certificate of Occupancy

/ˈsɜːrtɪfɪkət əv ˈɒkjʊpənsi/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An official document issued by a local government certifying that a building complies with applicable building codes and is safe for occupancy.
    Before moving in, they obtained a certificate of occupancy from the city.

Forms

  • certificate of occupancy

Commentary

Typically issued after final inspections, the certificate of occupancy confirms legal use and safety compliance of a structure.

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