§ 3.2.2. Certificate of Occupancy Inspections

Certificate of occupancy inspections will be conducted on all structures prior to any occupant use or storage in the structure. The two (2) types of certificate of occupancy inspections conducted are shell building and tenant finish-out inspections. Only one (1) certificate of occupancy inspection may be necessary when only one (1) tenant is to occupy the building.

A.

Shell Building Certificate of Occupancy Inspections. Shell building certificate of occupancy inspections are conducted on the base building(s) to ensure that all previously approved construction documents have been adhered to. The following items will be inspected and/or tested during the shell building certificate of occupancy inspection:

1.

Approved building construction documents on site.

2.

Stairway(s) complete, unobstructed and signage provided.

3.

Exit lights installed and operational.

4.

Emergency lights installed and operational.

5.

Doors/assemblies installed and operational.

6.

Means of egress complete to the satisfaction of the Planning and Development Review Department and unobstructed.

7.

Any other requirements particular to occupancy (i.e., hazardous materials, storage, manufacturing, etc.).

8.

Fire Extinguishers.

a.

Verify installation of proper size, type and classification of fire extinguishers.

b.

Verify proper location, accessibility and visibility of fire extinguishers.

c.

Verify extinguisher servicing is current, including servicing company's name, address and license number on extinguisher tag.

9.

Test the fire protection systems and components in accordance with fire protection system inspection contained in Sections 3.2.10 and 3.2.11.

B.

Tenant Finish-Out Certificate of Occupancy Inspections. Tenant finish-out certificate of occupancy inspections are conducted on an individual lease area to ensure that all previously approved construction documents have been adhered to. The following items will be inspected and/or tested during the tenant finish-out certificate of occupancy inspection:

1.

Verify that the shell-building certificate of occupancy inspection has been conducted and approved.

2.

Verify approved construction plans for tenant space on site.

3.

Verify construction as per approved plans; including all fire protection systems installed, means of egress maintained, etc.

4.

Occupancy load card, if applicable, displayed near main entrance.

5.

Verify all other uses or processes peculiar to occupancy (i.e., hazardous materials, storage, manufacturing, etc.) comply with appropriate code and rules.

6.

Test the fire protection systems and components in accordance with fire protection system inspection contained in Sections 3.2.10 and 3.2.11.