Vernon, CA
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The following information is provided for businesses that may be planning to move to the City of Vernon. It is our hope that some insight into the City's occupancy permitting procedures will help to make your move into the City easier.
Step by Step Guide to Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy
What is a Certificate of Occupancy?
A Certificate of Occupancy is a legal document that is issued by the Building and Safety which certifies that a specific building has been inspected by all necessary City Departments and that it complies with the applicable regulations. Anyone moving into the City of Vernon is required by the City to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy and a Business License before moving employees or equipment into the building. When applying for occupancy, the proposed tenant is required to provide a complete application, which shall include a description of the proposed use. Before occupancy can be approved an inspection must be performed. A fee, based upon the square footage of building area to be occupied, is paid at the time the application is filed. The inspection is scheduled and then performed by Building, Electrical, Plumbing/Mechanical, Fire Prevention, and Health Inspectors to determine the building's compliance with the Building, Zoning and City Codes.
A few examples of some of the things the inspector's will be checking for are; adequate egress, damages to the structure, frontage improvements, unsafe electrical, adequate restroom facilities, fire protection, proper ventilation and adequate parking and loading areas. Upon completion of the inspection, the applicant will receive copies of the inspection reports. These reports list any corrections that are required to meet the current Building, Zoning and City Codes. The occupant shall make all required corrections and request a re-inspection. When all of the corrective work has been approved by the City, and an application for a Business License has been filed, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.
How do I get a Certificate of Occupancy?
In order to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy the building must be safe to occupy. Below is a list of common deficiencies. These items should be taken care of prior to the occupancy inspection. Please note that additional corrective items may be noted at the occupancy inspection.
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