What is an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection permit?
An occupancy permit confirms that your building surveyor is satisfied the building (house, units or apartments) is suitable for occupation.
It is an offence under the Building Act 1993 to occupy the new building before you have received the permit.
Who issues an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection permit
The building surveyor who issues the building permit carries out building inspections and gives an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection (as applicable) on completion of your building work.