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==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person '''
#To Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy in Alabama, the applicant has to approach the U.S General Services Administration GSA [https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/contact-us link]
#The applicant has to get the application form from the respective office or use the following link to download the form [https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/certificate-occupancy link]
#Complete the application form with the necessary details.
#Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Applicant has to attach the photocopies along with the application form.
#Submit the application form and the necessary documents to the concerned officer.
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority request and submit the receipt as a proof of payment.
#After the payment is done, the officer will process the application for occupancy certificate and which is examined by the several authority officer.
#Once the application and the required documents verification is done, the ministry will issue the occupancy certificate.
#The processing time to obtain an occupancy license is takes up to 1 to 2 months.
 
==Required Documents==
*Approved building plans from the Municipality, plus any documentation from Town Planning regarding rezoning, building line relaxation, consent etc., and if necessary, an approved Site Development Plan (SDP).
*Completion Certificate from a registered structural / civil engineer this is for the foundations, concrete slabs, staircases, wooden / suspended floors, steel work, freestanding walls over 2.1m high, swimming pools and all structures built without prior planning permission.
*Certificate (Roof Truss) your truss supplier / installer should provide you with certification, alternatively consult your engineer.
*Glazing Certificate your glazier will supply you with Certification.
*Electrical Certificate of Compliance can only be issued by a registered Electrician.
*Fire Certificate is required for all public buildings and buildings using flammable materials e.g. wood or thatch roofs.

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''U.S General Services Administration''' 
Contact - 1-844-GSA-4111 
Contact [https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/contact-us link] 
U.S. Department of State 
Overseas Buildings Operations, SA-6 
2201 C Street NW 
Washington, DC 20520 
Contact [https://www.state.gov/contact-us-overseas-buildings-operations/ link] 
 

==Eligibility==
*Any person who construct a building intends to obtain an occupancy certificate are eligible to make this application.
 
 
==Fees==
*The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.
 
 
==Validity==
*Certificate of Occupancy is a permanent basis.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
[https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/certificate-occupancy Link] 

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*The processing time to obtain an occupancy certificate is takes up to 1 to 2 months.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&>
from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Location, address, suite or bay number (if applicable)
*Name of the business
*Corporation name
*Corporate officer, title
*Type of business
*Square footage of space being occupied
*Folio number of property
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*A occupancy certificate is a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for occupancy.
*The purpose of obtaining an occupancy certificate is to prove that, according to the law, the house or building is in liveable condition. Generally, such a certificate is necessary to be able to occupy the structure for everyday use, as well as to be able to sign a contract to sell the space and close on a mortgage for the space.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*A building is considered unauthorised, if the certificate was not obtained.
*One cannot occupy the building without occupancy certificate.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.
 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 

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