Purpose

Temporary Occupancy allows for the early occupancy of structures while the balance of the project is completed.

Responsibility

​​​​TCO application is completed and signed by the contractor, PM and design professional.The City of Corvallis issues TCOs as their discretion.

Timeline

TCO can only be issued when the portion of the building can be occupied safely.

Process

See attached City of Corvallis TCO Policy & Procedure for additional information on how to obtain a TCO through the City of Corvallis.

The Owner may occupy the space after TCO is provided, whether or not Substantial Completion has been determined, but responsibilities for the specific areas being occupied must be assigned in writing between OSU & Contractor for payments, retainage, security, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and possible damage.  Warranties for portion of space/work occupied would commence. This is neither preferred or recommended.

TCO does not authorize people to move into the building.  CCA provides that authorization upon request from the PM.

Attachment

5.10.2.1 TCO Policy & Procedure (City of Corvallis) (PDF)