A May 19th article headed “Center may open early for training” states “Lancaster City officials are doing what they can to help the new downtown convention center and hotel to open its doors.
“Builders of the $174.4 million redevelopment project are seeking a temporary certificate of occupancy that will allow hotel and center workers to get into the building and begin training, said Gary Horning, chief of the city’s Code Compliance & Inspections bureau.”
WATCHDOG: It is not unusual for staff to be allowed to train prior to issuance of an Occupancy Permit provided that the prime life safety features are all tested and operative. However, there probably is no more dangerous time during the life of any building than during its first days of operations.
