East Palo Alto Municipal Code Art. VI Certificate of 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 inspector has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided in this article.

(Prior code § 9-1.601)

After final inspection, when it is found that the building or structure complies with the provisions of this code, the construction codes and other applicable laws, the building inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:

A. The building permit number;

B. The address of the structure;

C. The name and address of the owner or the owner's authorized agent;

D. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued;

E. 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;

F. The name of the building inspector;

G. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued;

H. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3;

I. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6;

J. The design occupant load;

K. If automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required;

L. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

(Prior code § 9-1.602; Ord. No. 426, 12-17-2019)

A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the building inspector for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure.

(Prior code § 9-1.603)

The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building inspector. The building inspector shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

(Prior code § 9-1.604; Ord. No. 426, 12-17-2019)