certificate of occupancy

: a certificate issued by a local authority indicating that a building meets building-code requirements

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“Certificate of occupancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/certificate%20of%20occupancy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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