NCIDQ Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX) Practice Exam

The contractor is responsible for submitting the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) to the owner after project completion. This document is crucial as it indicates that the building has been inspected and meets all safety codes and standards set by the local building authority. The contractor typically manages the final stages of the construction process and ensures that all necessary inspections have been conducted. After these inspections are successfully completed, the contractor will submit the CO to the relevant authorities before handing it over to the owner.

It's important to note that while the building department (the Authority Having Jurisdiction) issues the CO, their role is not to submit it to the owner but rather to evaluate the project and its compliance with local codes. Although the building inspector conducts the final inspections, they typically do not have the responsibility of submitting the CO. The interior designer may be involved in various aspects of the design and layout but does not handle the submission of the CO, making the contractor's role pivotal in this process.