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1. BUILDING CODES protect the public by setting minimum standards and requring builders to adhere to certain construction standards,including using particular methods and materials,sanitary equipment,electrical wiring and fire prevention standards.

2. BUILDING PERMIT is issued only if the plans comply with the codes.Local inspectors who can stop work if neccesery,inspect the project several times throughout the construction process.

3. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Definition A certificate issued by a local building department to a builder or renovator, indicating that the building is in proper condition to be occupied.

4. BUILDING DEPARTMENT a city or municipalitys building department protects residents bt seiing that code restrictions are followed and construction and renovations are performed by licensed profesionals.