The County is working to help fire survivors move back into their homes. In some cases, people may be able to obtain a temporary occupancy permit, allowing them to move into their home before the building permit is finaled.
In order to qualify for a temporary occupancy permit, the building inspector will require that specific work be completed. Where applicable, the following list includes, but is not limited to, the work required to be completed or installed prior to approving temporary occupancy.
Final gas test
All smoke detectors
Heating and ventilation
Labeled electrical panels
One bathroom, minimum
All handrails and guardrails
All required lighting fixtures
Kitchen with hot and cold running water
All exiting paths, such as stairs, landings and ramps
Covered plates and wire nuts at all incomplete fixture boxes
All doors not required for exiting that lead to incomplete decks or platforms shall be mechanically secured or become a code compliant opening other than a door
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