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permit to complete

[/ˈpɜːrmɪt tə kəmˈpliːt/]
nounpl: permits to complete
alvará de conclusão
1. An official document or authorization granted by a local authority that allows a construction project or development work to be finished and occupied
The builder obtained the permit to complete before moving residents into the new apartment complex.
O construtor obteve o alvará de conclusão antes de mudar os residentes para o novo complexo de apartamentos.
2. Legal authorization certifying that a construction project meets all building codes and safety requirements and is ready for final inspection
We cannot issue the permit to complete until all electrical and plumbing inspections are passed.
Não podemos emitir o alvará de conclusão até que todas as inspeções de eletricidade e encanamento sejam aprovadas.
Synonyms
certificate of completioncompletion permitcertificate of occupancyfinal permit
Antonyms
construction permitbuilding permitdemolition permit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvará de conclusão
Official term used in construction and municipal administration
São Paulo
alvará de conclusão de obra
More formal, expanded version commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
licença de conclusão de obra
Portuguese variant, less commonly 'alvará de conclusão'
Rio de Janeiro
alvará de conclusão
Standard term, same as general Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
pass inspection
sign off on a project
obtain final approval
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