Eaton, OH · Preble County
Request for a Certificate of Occupancy for an Existing Commercial Building
An owner or authorized agent uses this request to seek a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing commercial building in Eaton.
What this form is
The request is for an owner or authorized agent seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing commercial building. The owner must make a written request to the Building Department, and the document says the building must continue an approved use, have no outstanding orders, and be found free of serious hazards. Applicants must provide a completed permit application and information about the building, its uses, and relevant certificates.
Who needs it
An owner or authorized agent seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing commercial building submits this request to the Building Department.
How to submit it
Make the request in writing to the Building Department and submit the completed permit application and listed supporting information. The document lists a phone number and email for Building Department questions.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Request
Download the request for a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing commercial building.
- 2
Complete The Permit Application
Complete the permit application and describe the building's previous and proposed uses, sprinkler system, and construction type.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a legible floor plan with room uses and sizes, available original or subsequent certificates, and any required use descriptions.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Make the request in writing to the Building Department with the completed permit application and supporting information.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing commercial building?
- The document says an owner or authorized agent can request a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building by making a written request to the Building Department.
- What information and attachments are required?
- Submit a completed permit application, a legible floor plan showing room uses and sizes, available prior certificates, and descriptions of previous and proposed uses. The document also asks about sprinklers and construction type.
- How do I submit the existing commercial building request?
- Make the request in writing to the Building Department and include the completed permit application and listed supporting information. The document provides a phone number and email for questions.
- Do I need a notary for this request?
- No. This document is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.