Completion Certificate
A Completion Certificate (CC) is a document issued by the local government that certifies that a building has been constructed as per the approved building plans and is compliant with the Building Code and safety regulations. The Completion Certificate is obtained by the builder or developer after the construction of the building is completed and all the necessary inspections and approvals have been obtained.
The Completion Certificate serves as proof that the building is fit for living and can be occupied. In many countries, it is mandatory to obtain a Completion Certificate before the building is occupied or sold.
The process of obtaining a Completion Certificate may vary depending on the laws of the specific country or state where the property is located. In general, it will involve submitting an application to the local government, along with the necessary documents such as the building plans, inspection reports, and any other necessary paperwork. The local government will then inspect the property to ensure that it is compliant with the Building Code and safety regulations, and will issue the Completion Certificate if everything is in order.
It is important to note that the Occupancy certificate (OC) and the Completion certificate (CC) are two different certificates, OC is issued after the construction is complete, but before the building is occupied. CC is issued after the building is completed and inspected and found to be in compliance with all the safety norms and other building laws.
It is always best to confirm the availability of Completion certificate from the builder or from the local authority before buying a property. This can save a lot of legal and compliance issues in future.