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FINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
CHECK OFF LIST

        House number attached

        Outside Steps & Porch
         1) 3 Steps need railings 36” (One side)
         2) Above 30” need balusters every 4”

        Outside Receptacle GFI

        Garage
           1) Firewall 5/8” Firecode sheetrock & Tape
           2) Fire Doors self closing
           3) Door opener safety stops
           4) Floor at least 4” drop from living area

        Dishwasher Vacuum Break
        Kitchen sink operational
        Outlets covered
        Kitchen outlets GFI
        Outlet in island
        Appliance wires in Boxes if not attached
        One bathroom operational with GFI outlets
        Patio doors blocked or opening on finished patio
        Egress doors & windows proper size
        Joist hangers or ledger steps
        Smoke detectors all floors and in each sleeping area
        Bridging
        Stairway rails & Balusters main & basement
        Lally column plates nailed

        Chimney
          1) Fire stops/ Aluminum not acceptable
          2) Clean Outs 16” above basement floor
          3) Clearance from combustible materials 18” min. (cleanout) 2” around masonry
          4) Power vent clearance 4’ from any window or door
        Breaker Box
          1) Cold water ground
          2) Breakers labeled

Oil Tank        
          1) Vent installed
          2) 12” legs only
          3) Oil line protected and secured
          4) Filter


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