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in whole or in part, and a building or structure hereafter altered for which a certificate of code compliance and use has not been heretofore issued, shall not be occupied or used until the certificate shall have been issued by the code official, certifying that the work has been completed in accordance with the provisions of the approved permit. Any use or occupancy, which was not discontinued during the work of alteration, shall be discontinued within 30 days after the completion of the alteration unless the required certificate is secured from the code official. 119.3 Existing buildings= Upon written request from the owner of an existing building or structure, the code official shall issue a certificate of code compliance and use, provided that there are not violations of law or orders of the code official pending, and it is established after inspection and investigation that the alleged use of the building or structure has heretofore existed. This code shall not require the removal, alteration or abandonment of, or prevent the continuance of, the use and occupancy of a lawfully existing building or structure, unless such use is deemed to endanger public safety and welfare. 119.4 Changes in use and occupancy= After a change of use has been made in a building or structure, the reestablishment of a prior use that would not have been legal in a new building of the same type of construction is prohibited unless the building complies with all applicable provisions of this code. A change from one prohibited use, for which a permit has been granted, to another prohibited use shall be deemed a violation of this code. 119.5 Temporary occupancy= Upon the request of the holder of a permit, the code official shall issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building or structure, or part thereof, before the entire work covered by the permit shall have been completed, provided that such portion or portions will be occupied safely prior to full completion of the building or structure without endangering life or public welfare. 119.6 Contents of certificate= When a building or structure is entitled thereto, the code official shall issue a certificate of code compliance and use within ten days after written application. The certificate shall certify compliance with the provisions of this code and the purpose for which the building or structure will be used in its several parts. The certificate of code compliance and use shall specify the use group, in accordance with the provisions of Article 3~ the type of construction as defined in Article 4~ and any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. (SECTION 120.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES) 120.7 Public nuisance= Structures which are declared a nuisance under the terms of Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of University City shall be vacated and demolished or repaired in strict accordance with the provisions of said chapter. 120.8 Insurance proceeds= If there are proceeds of any insurance policy based upon a covered claim payment made for damage or loss 6