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Occupancy Certificate

Operating Licences Must Sight Pre-Occupation

What It Proves

Building was constructed in accordance with approved plans and is fit for occupation.

What to Verify

Date of issue, building matches approved plans, no unauthorised extensions or changes in use.

What to Check On-Site

Verify building address matches certificate. Count floors visible from outside against certificate. Check that use type (commercial/residential) matches certificate declaration.

Internal Consistency Checks

Certificate date must postdate Building Construction Permit. Plot/holding number must match title deed. Floor count must match structural report. Building address must match all other certificates.

Used By Approvals

As Supporting

Document Details

Category
Operating Licences
Trust Level
Must Sight
Original document must be physically sighted and checked.
Disqualification Power
High
Who Issues
RAJUK / Development Authority
Typical Format
Authority certificate
Lifecycle Phase
Pre-Occupation
Renewal
No — one-time document

Document requirements may vary. Always confirm with the issuing authority.
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