A. 
Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the building official issues a Certificate of Occupancy as provided herein.
B. 
Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the Municipality. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinance shall not be valid.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Changes in the character or use of a building or portion of a building shall not be made except as specified in this code.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Unless otherwise approved by the building official, an as-built survey shall be provided for new structures, moved structures and additions to existing structures.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A. 
After the building official and other authorized municipal code enforcement authorities inspect the building, structure and associated land use and find no violations of the provisions of this title or other laws enforced by municipal code enforcement agencies, and upon approval of an as-built survey, the building official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy containing the following:
1. 
The building permit number;
2. 
The address of the building;
3. 
The name and address of the owner;
4. 
A description of the portion of the building for which the certificate is issued; and
5. 
A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A. 
If the building official finds substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a Conditional Certificate of Occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.
B. 
Conditional Certificates of Occupancy for exterior work not completed because of weather shall have an expiration date of September 15 of the following year.
C. 
Expired conditional certificates may prevent the same permittee from receiving additional permits as outlined in this code.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A Certificate of Completion may be issued in lieu of a certificate of occupancy for permits that do not involve the construction of occupiable space or a change in occupancy classification, including but not limited to retrofit, reroof, repair, renovation, sign, grading/excavation/fill, elevator and fire system permits.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
In addition to other penalties and remedies prescribed by this code, the building official may file in the Anchorage District Recorder's Office a certificate describing the property and noncompliance with this code. Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy includes, but is not limited to, the following:
A. 
A Conditional Certificate of Occupancy that is expired by more than 180 days; or
B. 
A permit under which work has been performed that is expired by more than 180 days; or
C. 
Work regulated by this code performed without obtaining the required permit(s).
The responsibility and cost to remedy any conditions necessary to achieve compliance with this code shall not be borne by the Municipality.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
All permit fees and fines shall be paid prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, Conditional Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Completion.
The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a Certificate of Occupancy issued under the provisions of this title when the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information, or when it is determined the building, structure, land use or portion thereof is in violation of an ordinance, regulation or the provisions of municipal code or state law.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)