BUILDING CODES protect the public by setting minimum standards and requring
builders to adhere to certain construction standards,including using particular
methods and materials,sanitary equipment,electrical wiring and fire prevention
standards.
BUILDING PERMIT is issued only if the
plans comply with the codes.Local
inspectors who can stop work if
neccesery,inspect the project several
times throughout the construction
process.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Definition A certificate issued by a local building department to a
builder or renovator, indicating that the building is in proper condition to be occupied.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT a city or municipalitys building department protects
residents bt seiing that code restrictions are followed and construction and
renovations are performed by licensed profesionals.