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The following items must be completed before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued:

Site:

1. All landscaping to be installed and completed per plans and City Codes.

2. Accessible (Handicapped) parking signage and other required accessible elements must be completed and/or installed.

3. Property must be graded for positive drainage from building.

4. All construction trailers, building materials, and debris of any kind to be removed from site.

5. Neighboring and surrounding sites and properties are to be cleared of construction materials and/or debris.

6. All construction and development signs are to be removed.

7. All banners and temporary signs are to be removed.

8. All city sidewalks that abut the project or were damaged by the construction must be replaced if they are broken or cracked.

Building:

1. If a special inspector has performed inspections, the Inspection Firm is to submit a signed and sealed code compliance letter certifying the inspections performed.

2. Fire Sprinkler and/or alarm and emergency lighting must be tested and passed by the Fire Marshal.

3. Building address and/or numbers to be installed including suite and the apartment numbers.

4. Screens to be on all openings as required.

5. All rated doors to be installed and labeled, with closers.

6. Soil treatment certification (horizontal and vertical), insulation certification and energy code certification to be provided.

7. The Design Engineer and the fabricator are to provided letters certifying that welds have been approved by the engineer and by the fabricator. Individual welder's certifications are also to be provided.

8. Elevators are required to have a State elevator inspection. Provide copies of the inspection certificate.

Outside Agencies:

1. Provide Health Department release for water and sewer, certifying that the water for the poject has pass the necessary bacteriological and pressure tests.

2. A Certificate of Completion is to be furnished byt the design engineer, stating that the paving and drainage was installed in accordance with the plans and specifications.

3. Provide a Certificate of Completion from the Project Engineer, certifying the installation of the underground utilities.

4. Provide a copy of the final approval from FDOT for any driveways and work done on State Roads.

5. Provide that temporary water has been paid for and meter returned.

General:

1. Job is completely finished per the reviewed plans and specifications on file. This includes all final inspections being required and passed by all contractors and subcontractors, including fire, underground utilities, etc.

2. Engineering, Planning and Building Divisions to recheck and confirm compliance with all relevant ordinances, resolutions, variances, special exceptions, site plan approvals, etc.

3. Required record drawing to be submitted with ample time allowed for review.

4. Final survey is required to show all building dimensions, setback dimensions, elevations of floor, patios and sidewalks, berms and swales, delineation of drainage system and direction of drainage, location of utilities and easements. (provided in .pdf format if larger than 11 x 17)

5. Permanent signs must be installed, inspected and final inspection passed.

6. All required letters are to be signed and sealed. IF the letter is not from a Florida Licensed Design Professional, the letter must be signed and notarized.

7. The owner or tenant of any buildings, offices, apartments, stores, etc. must apply for relevant occupational license.

8. Submit signed copies of the energy calculations and the EPL Performance Card.

9. If site is in a flood zone, provide a signed and sealed copy of the elevation certificate.

Your attention and cooperation in assuring that all requirements are completed prior to requesting the Certificate of Occupancy will expedite the issuance of the certificate.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS ABOVE AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

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