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Scope and Content Note

A4472-95: Microfilmed records include building permits and certificates of occupancy, and related material such as surveys and plans.

A4472-95A: Microfimed records include building permits and certificates of occupancy. The certificates of occupancy were issued by a building inspector, usually after recent construction, certifying that the structure complies with the building code. In the case of public buildings the certificates also include the maximum number of persons the structure should safely hold.