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1. Do I need a Certificate of Occupancy?

All businesses in the City of Springdale need a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). There is no cost for the C of O. Prior to conducting business; the C of O should be issued. For more information, contact 479-750-8154. You will also need to contact the Fire Department and the Planning Department for Zoning verification.

2. Where can I obtain a Certificate of Occupancy?

A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) request may be applied for at 107 Spring Street during business hours. You can also call and request it to be mailed or faxed. The C of O will be sent to the property owner or contractor when issued.

3. Does new construction require a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)?

Yes. A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued once all construction has been inspected and approved by a City Building Official.

No building or structure shall be used or occupied until the building official has issued a C of O.

4. Are Certificate of Occupancy's required for new construction of shell / multi tenant buildings such as retail strip centers?

Yes. Our processes for new construction should remain the same. Once inspections are completed on shells, a letter of completion will be issued. Individual tenant finish outs should obtain permits and inspections and Certificate of Occupancy's issued on each lease space based on the approved use.

5. Should the Certificate of Occupancy be issued to the property owner or the business owner?

Since in most cases a new Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) will not be required for change of occupants the C of O should be issued to the property owner.

6. What current Building Codes are enforced for the City of Springdale?

- 2012 AR Fire Prevention Code

- 2021 AR Mechanical Code

- 2018 AR Plumbing Code

- 2018 AR Fuel Gas Code

- 2020 National Electric Code

- 2014 AR Energy Code

- 1998 ANSI (accessibility code)