Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

Updated Mar 25, 2026

Final inspection: all systems complete, all priors passed. CO issued for occupancy.

Verifies: structural complete, electrical energized (AFCI/GFCI/smoke alarms), plumbing operational, HVAC functional, fire protection, ADA, site drainage. All prior inspections passed. CO or TCO issued.

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