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Within the context of building construction and building codes, occupancy is the use (actual or intended) of a building (or its portion) for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property. [1] A closely related meaning is the number of units in such a building that are rented, leased, or otherwise in use.
Building occupancy classifications refer to categorizing structures based on their usage and are primarily used for building and fire code enforcement. They are usually defined by model building codes , and vary, somewhat, among them.
a new building is constructed; a building built for one use is to be used for another (e.g., an industrial building converted for residential use) occupancy of a commercial or industrial building changes, or ownership of a commercial, industrial, or multiple-family residential building changes
A certificate of occupancy is a legal document that proves a property is safe to inhabit and meets all code and usage requirements. It is often required for major home renovations or when selling ...
A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for construction objects such as buildings and non-building structures. Buildings must conform to the code to obtain planning permission , usually from a local council.
Single-room occupancy (SRO) is a type of low-cost housing typically aimed at residents with low or minimal incomes, or single adults who like a minimalist lifestyle, who rent small, furnished single rooms with a bed, chair, and sometimes a small desk. [1]
Post Occupancy Evaluations is used to improve the ways that buildings are used to support productivity and wellbeing. Specifically it is used to: Account for building quality; Inform planning and briefing (programming) for new buildings and alterations; Troubleshoot building/use problems (such as change management and new work styles)
Owner occupancy – The person or group that occupies a house owns the building (and usually the land on which it sits). Tenancy – A landlord who owns an apartment or building rents the right to occupy the unit to a tenant. Cooperative – Ownership of the entire building or complex is held in common by a homeowners' association.