The Building Department of Johnstown issues Commercial Certificate Of Occupancy and Residential Certificate of Occupancy. It unlawful to use or occupy a building unless a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) has been issued for that use. The Certificate of Occupancy is not issued for accessory uses or structures, such as a residential basement finish, or residential garages and residential storage buildings.
The CO certifies that the described building complies with the requirements of the Johnstown Municipal Code for the intended use and occupancy.
The following items need to be approved before a certificate of occupancy is issued for residential and commercial permits.
Under certain circumstances, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) may be approved for commercial projects when the building official finds that the minimum Life, Health, and Safety requirements are complete and that no substantial hazard will result from occupancy of the building or portion thereof before the same is completed.
The building, electrical, and fire inspectors will need to determine that all life-safety issues have been satisfactorily addressed before a TCO can be issued.
The Building Official may approve a TCO for any period of time up to 180 days. There is a $600.00 fee due for each TCO issued. $500.00 may be refunded if a CO is issued before the TCO expiration date, when requested in writing.
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