§ 155.42. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

No building or structure where a certificate of occupancy is required by the State Building Code Administration Section shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 103A.19[4])

1. Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the State Building Code adopted by this chapter.

2. Certificate Issued. After final inspection when it is found that the building or structure complies with the provisions of this chapter, the Building Official may issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:

A. The building permit number.

B. The address of the building.

C. The name and address of the owner.

D. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.

E. A statement that the described portion of the building complies with the requirements of this chapter for group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

F. The name of the Building Official.

3. Temporary Certificate. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Official for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.

4. Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Building Official.