NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-118.6 — Issuance of certificate of occupancy.

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What is NYC AC § 28-118.6?

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This section outlines the process for issuing a certificate of occupancy by the commissioner after inspecting a building or open lot. The certificate verifies compliance with approved construction documents and relevant laws, detailing various information such as building permit number, address, and occupancy details. Applies to building owners seeking occupancy certification.

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§ 28-118.6 Issuance of certificate of occupancy.

AC § 28-118.6

After the commissioner inspects the building or open lot and determines that the building or open lot conforms substantially to the approved construction documents and to the provisions of this code and other applicable laws and rules, the commissioner shall issue a certificate of occupancy that shall contain information including, but not limited to: 1. The building permit number.

2.The address of the structure.

3.Block and lot numbers pertaining to the zoning lot as of the date of issuance, as defined in section 12-10 of the New York city zoning resolution.

4.The description 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.

6.The name and signature of the commissioner.

7.The code under which the permit was issued.

8.The use and occupancy, in accordance with this code and the zoning resolution.

9.The type of construction as defined in this code.

10.The design occupant load of floors and spaces, including roofs.

11.Types of major fire suppression or alarm systems.

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

13.The maximum permissible live loads on the building floors and roofs.

14.The number of parking spaces. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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