Completion Certificate Format In Houston
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A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) may allow a property to be occupied/stocked/furnished before issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy. TCOs are available for both commercial and residential properties.
The process by which you receive your Harris County Certificate of Occupancy is quite different from the City of Houston. Harris County requires drawings, and more times than not the Harris County Fire Code Review Sheet to be submitted for plan review by the county engineering department.
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is a document issued by the county once a building satisfies the requirements of applicable codes and laws; it means that the building has been inspected and is safe to inhabit.
The inspector will look for such items as: paint and trim; fire protection requirements; stairs and handrails; roofs; gutters; accessory buildings; interior mechanical systems such as heat, electric and plumbing; interior and exterior structural soundness; and space requirements.
Getting a certificate of occupancy can be a lengthy and expensive process, especially if you need multiple inspections. Rules around them vary significantly from market to market, and one may not even be needed in your local market. But in areas where they're required, they're non-negotiable.
133. Certificate of Completion means certificate issued by the Company to the Contractor stating that he has successfully completed the jobs/works assigned to him and submitted all necessary reports as required by the Company.
A rental unit without a certificate of occupancy is illegal. Without a certificate, the landlord cannot collect rent. So you need to lawyer up and possibly withhold rent for both issues.
