After the final inspection is approved, what document is typically issued?

• A. Certificate of Occupancy.
• B. Building permit extension.
• C. Contractor license.
• D. Zoning variance.

Answer: (A)

After the final inspection is approved, the building department issues a certificate of occupancy. This document officially verifies that the building complies with applicable codes and the approved plans, and it authorizes occupancy and the intended use of the space. It signals that the project has met safety and habitability standards for people to live or work in the structure. The other items aren’t issued as a result of the final inspection: a building permit extension is only needed if work continues past the permit’s expiration; a contractor license is a credential for the builder, not something granted because a project passed inspection; and a zoning variance is a separate adjustment to land-use rules handled by zoning authorities.