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Certificate of Occupancy Readiness Checklist

A pre-final checklist confirming a building has passed all required inspections and life-safety systems are operational before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

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Required Inspections Complete

  • Have all building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical final inspections passed? *
  • Is the fire department final inspection approved? *
  • Are all open permit corrections resolved and re-inspected? *

Life-Safety Systems

  • Is the fire sprinkler system tested and accepted? *
  • Is the fire alarm system tested and accepted? *
  • Are emergency and exit-sign lighting operational? *
  • Are fire extinguishers installed and rated for the hazard? *

Egress & Accessibility

  • Are all exits unobstructed and exit doors operable from the egress side? *
  • Are accessible routes, entrances, and restrooms complete and compliant? *
  • Are addresses/building identification posted and visible? *

Utilities & Environment

  • Are permanent power, water, and sewer connected and active? *
  • Is HVAC operational and balanced? *
  • Are carbon monoxide and smoke alarms installed where required? *

Closeout Documentation

  • Are required special inspection final reports submitted? *
  • Are elevator, backflow, and other third-party certifications on file?
  • Is the certificate of occupancy (or temporary CO) issued and posted? *
  • CO issuance date

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