certificate of occupancy
- A document granted by the local government that indicates a building adheres to the standards of the building code
- Before the business could begin functioning, the owners had to obtain a certificate of occupancy from the local government.
- The residential building was deemed unfit for living until they received a certificate of occupancy.
- The authorities refused to grant a certificate of occupancy since the building didn't meet the necessary safety codes.
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