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§ 68-3 Appointment of Building Inspector.
§ 68-4 Appointment of other employees.
§ 68-5 Acting Building Inspector.
§ 68-6 Employee conduct and activities.
§ 68-7 Powers and duties of Building Inspector.
§ 68-8 Records; annual report.
§ 68-10 Permit required; exemptions.
§ 68-11 Application for permit.
§ 68-12 Submission of plans and specifications.
§ 68-14 Amendment of application or plans.
§ 68-15 Issuance or denial of permit.
§ 68-16 Commencement of work; extensions.
§ 68-17 Scope of permit.
§ 68-18 Revocation of permit.
§ 68-20 Right of entry.
§ 68-21 Certificates of occupancy.
§ 68-22 Issuance of certificates of occupancy.
§ 68-23 Temporary certificates of occupancy.
§ 68-24 Testing of material and equipment.
§ 68-26 Notification regarding fire or explosion.
§ 68-27 Unsafe buildings and structures.
§ 68-29 Firesafety and property maintenance inspections.
§ 68-31 Unlawful acts; penalties for offenses.
§ 68-32 Abatement of unlawful acts.
Telecommunications — See Ch. 185.
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Ch. 68, Building Construction, which consisted of the following: Art. I, Standards, adopted 10-26-1994 (Part II, Ch. 5, Art. I, of the 1964 Code); and Art. II, Administration and Enforcement, adopted 5-13-1954 (Part II, Ch. 5, Art. II, of the 1964 Code), as amended.
The Building Inspector appointed pursuant to § 68-3 of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 68-15 of this chapter. The term "building permit" shall also include a building permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 68-22 of this chapter.
The Building Inspector, all Deputy Building Inspectors, and all Fire Inspectors.
An order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to § 68-31B of this chapter.
A deputy building inspector appointed pursuant to § 68-4 of this chapter.
A fire inspector appointed pursuant to § 68-4 of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 68-28 of this chapter. The term "operating permit" shall also include an operating permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
An order issued pursuant to § 68-19 of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 68-23 of this chapter.
The duly designated Zoning Administrator of the Town of Poughkeepsie.
There is hereby designated in the Town of Poughkeepsie a public official to be known as the "Building Inspector," who shall be appointed by the Town Board at a compensation to be fixed by it, who shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter and all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders applicable to the location, design, materials, construction, alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, removal and demolition of buildings and structures and their appurtenances located in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The Building Inspector shall possess background experience related to building construction or fire prevention and shall, within the time prescribed by law, obtain such basic training, in-service training, advanced in-service training and other training as the State of New York shall require for code enforcement personnel, and the Building Inspector shall obtain certification from the State Fire Administrator pursuant to the Executive Law of the State of New York and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
One or more Deputy Building Inspectors or Fire Inspectors may be appointed by resolution of the Town Board to act under the supervision and direction of the Building Inspector and to assist the Building Inspector in the exercise of the powers and fulfillment of the duties conferred upon the Building Inspector by this chapter. Each Deputy Building Inspector or Fire Inspector shall, within the time prescribed by law, obtain such basic training, in-service training, advanced in-service training and other training as the State of New York shall require for code enforcement personnel, and each Deputy Building Inspector and Fire Inspector shall obtain certification from the State Fire Administrator pursuant to the Executive Law of New York State and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The compensation for the Deputy Building Inspectors and Fire Inspectors shall be fixed from time to time by the Town Board.
In the absence of the Building Inspector or in case of his or her inability to act for any reason, the Supervisor shall have the power, with the consent of the Town Board, to designate a person to act on his or her behalf to exercise all of the powers conferred upon him or her by this chapter, who will be certified by the New York State Department of State.
The Building Inspector, Deputy Building Inspectors and Fire Inspectors shall not engage in any activity inconsistent with their duties; nor shall they, during the term of their employment, be engaged directly or indirectly in any building business, in the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the preparation of plans or specifications thereof within the Town of Poughkeepsie, excepting only that this provision shall not prohibit any employee from such activities in connection with the construction of a building or structure owned by him or her and not constructed for sale.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, ordinance or regulation or except as herein otherwise provided, the Building Inspector shall administer and enforce all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, and this chapter and all of the provisions of laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the construction, alteration, repair, removal and demolition of buildings and structures and the installation and use of materials and equipment herein and the location, use, occupancy and maintenance thereof.
To exercise all other powers and fulfill all other duties conferred upon the Building Inspector by this chapter, by the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie and all other laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
All such records shall be public records open to public inspection during business hours. All plans and records pertaining to buildings or structures, or appurtenances thereto, shall be retained for at least the minimum time period so required by state law and regulation.
The Building Inspector shall annually submit to the Town Board a written report and summary of all business conducted by the Building Inspector, Deputy Building Inspectors and Fire Inspectors, including a report and summary of all transactions and activities described in § 68-8A of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
The Building Inspector shall annually submit to the Secretary of State, on behalf of this Town, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, a report of the activities of this Town relative to administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code.
The Building Inspector shall, upon request of the New York State Department of State, provide to the New York State Department of State, from the records and related materials this Town is required to maintain, excerpts, summaries, tabulations, statistics and other information and accounts of the activities of this Town in connection with administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code.
The Building Inspector may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance and cooperation of the Police, Fire and Health Departments or officers and of all other municipal officials exercising any jurisdiction over the construction, use or occupancy of buildings or the installation of equipment therein.
No person shall commence the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, removal, relocation, improvement, demolition, conversion or change in the nature of the occupancy, classification or subclassification of any building or structure, any work regulated by the Uniform Code or Energy Code, or the installation of a solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit, and the repair or installation of any firesafety system or cause it to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit therefor from the Building Inspector for each such building or structure, except for the work described in § 68-10B.
The exemption from the requirement to obtain a building permit for work in any category set forth in § 68-10B of this section shall not be deemed an authorization for work to be performed in violation of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code.
Such other information as may reasonably be required by the Building Inspector to establish compliance of the proposed work with the requirements of this chapter, the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie, and other applicable building laws, ordinances and regulations.
Application for a building permit required by this article shall be signed by the owner or lessee of the property where the work is to be performed, or the agent of either, or by the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection with the proposed work. Where the application is made by a person other than the owner, it shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the owner or applicant that the proposed work is authorized by the owner and that the applicant is authorized to make such application.
Until such time as a complete application, including all of the information and documentation as required by this chapter, has been received by the Building Inspector, the application shall not be considered as officially submitted.
Substantiate that the proposed work will comply with the Uniform Code and the Energy Code.
Plans and specifications will not be accepted as part of an application for a building permit unless they satisfy the requirements set forth in this section.
Upon the filing of an application for a building permit required by this article, permit fees shall be payable at the time of submission of the application as specified in Chapter 105, Fees. These fees shall include a nonrefundable administrative fee that shall be specified in Chapter 105, Fees.
If a building permit application is received but not reviewed or issued, the fees minus an administrative fee of $100 will be refunded.
If a building permit application is received and reviewed, but not issued, then 95% of the fees paid, minus an administrative fee of $100, will be refunded.
If a building permit application is received, reviewed and issued, but construction not undertaken, 90% of the fees paid, minus an administrative fee of $100, will be refunded.
If a building permit application is received, reviewed and issued and any construction is begun, none of the application fees will be refunded.
In the event construction is begun and a building permit is not issued, all construction shall be removed and the site returned to its original condition.
Scheduled appointments are not kept, are canceled or are rescheduled.
Buildings are found locked or inaccessible.
Work is not performed, ready for inspection or fails at any stage. Fees shall be collected prior to any subsequent inspections.
Amendments to the application for a building permit required by this article or to the plans and specifications accompanying the application may be filed at any time prior to the completion of the work, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
The Building Inspector shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for building permits required by this article and the plans, specifications and documents filed therewith; he or she shall approve or disapprove the application within a reasonable time.
Hiring an outside consultant. When a property owner or applicant for a building permit requests that the Building Inspector obtain the services of an outside consultant to review the building permit application and accompanying plans so as to assist the Building Inspector in a prompt and efficient review of such application and plans and agrees to reimburse the Town for the actual expense of retaining such outside consultant, the Building Inspector may, in his/her discretion, obtain the services of an outside consultant, such as a professional engineer or architect, to assist and facilitate the Building Inspector in his/her review of the building permit application and plans so that the Building Inspector can make a prompt determination as to whether a building permit shall be issued.
Violations. No building permit shall be issued for any intended work where there is on the subject property an existing violation of any chapter of the Town Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie or the New York State Building Code. Further, upon written report or receipt of a notice of violation or order to cease and desist from the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee, or the issuance of same by the Building Inspector, the Building Inspector shall not review or take action regarding an application for a building permit until such violation has been cured or ceased and/or the Building Inspector is notified by the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee of same. However, the Building Inspector may, upon his or her own determination or upon written recommendation of the Zoning Administrator, review and act on an application for a building permit involving property upon which there is a violation where such application is a plan to cure the violation and bring the property or use of the property into compliance.
If the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code, and the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie and the required fees have been paid, the Building Inspector shall issue a building permit to the applicant upon the form prescribed by the Building Inspector and shall affix his or her signature or cause his or her signature to be affixed thereto.
Upon approval of the application for a building permit required by this article, both sets of plans and specifications shall be endorsed in writing or by stamp with the word "approved." One set of the approved plans and specifications shall be retained in the files of the Building Inspector and the other set shall be returned to the applicant, together with the building permit, and shall be kept at the building site, open to inspection by the Building Inspector or his or her authorized representative at all reasonable times. However, the return of a set of accepted plans and specifications to the applicant shall not be construed as authorization to commence work, nor as an indication that a building permit will be issued. Work shall not be commenced until and unless a building permit is issued.
If the application for a building permit required by this article, together with plans, specifications and other documents filed therewith, describes proposed work which does not conform to all of the requirements of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie, and all other applicable building regulations, the Building Inspector shall disapprove the same and shall return the plans and specifications to the applicant. Upon the request of the applicant, the Building Inspector shall cause such refusal, together with the reasons therefor, to be transmitted to the applicant in writing.
Building permits shall be visibly displayed at the work site and shall remain visible until the authorized work has been completed.
A building permit issued pursuant to this article shall be effective to authorize the commencing of work, in accordance with the application, plans and specifications on which it is based, for a period of six months after the date of its issuance. For good cause, the Building Inspector may allow a maximum of two extensions for periods not exceeding three months each for building permits which become invalid pursuant to this section.
The issuance of a building permit pursuant to this article shall constitute authority to the applicant to proceed with the work in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and other building laws, ordinances or regulations. All work shall conform to the approved application, and the plans and specifications which were submitted with and accepted as part of the application for the building permit. The building permit shall contain such a directive. The permit holder shall immediately notify the Building Inspector of any change occurring during the course of the work. The building permit shall contain such a directive. If the Building Inspector determines that such change warrants a new or amended building permit, such change shall not be made until and unless a new or amended building permit reflecting such change is issued.
Building permits will expire two years from the date of issuance. A building permit which has expired pursuant to this subsection may not be renewed. A new application must be filed.
Where he or she finds that there has been any false statement, misrepresentation, incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information as to a material fact in the application, plan or specifications on which the building permit was based.
Where he or she finds that the building permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or other applicable law.
Where he or she finds that the work performed under the permit is not being prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the application, plans or specifications.
Where the person to whom a building permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply with a stop order or any other order issued by the Building Inspector.
The Building Inspector shall cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property and, if the owner is not the permit holder, also on the permit holder, personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The Building Inspector shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work affected by the stop-work order, personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the stop-work order.
Upon the service of a stop-work order, the owner of the affected property, the permit holder and any other person performing, taking part in or assisting in the work shall immediately cease all work which is the subject of the stop-work order.
The issuance of a stop-work order shall not be the exclusive remedy available to address any event described in § 68-19A, and the authority to issue a stop-work order shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the right and authority to pursue any other remedy or impose any other penalty under § 68-31, § 68-32, or under any other applicable provision of the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie, local law, or state law. Any such other remedy or penalty may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, at the time of, or after the issuance of a stop-work order.
Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this Code, the Uniform Code or the Energy Code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this Code, the Uniform Code or the Energy Code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this Code, the Uniform Code and the Energy Code, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that entry be requested. If such structure or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided at law and in equity to secure entry.
A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any work which is the subject of a building permit and for all structures, buildings, or portions thereof, which are converted from one use or occupancy classification or subclassification to another. Permission to use or occupy a building or structure, or portion thereof, for which a building permit was previously issued shall be granted only by issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
No building hereafter enlarged, extended or altered or upon which work has been performed which required the issuance of a building permit shall continue to be occupied or used for more than 30 days after the completion of the alteration or work unless a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Inspector.
A certificate of occupancy shall be issued specific to type of construction, permitted uses and type of occupancy.
Before issuing a certificate of occupancy required by this article, the Building Inspector shall examine or cause to be examined all buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed for a building permit required by this article, and he or she may conduct such inspections as he or she deems appropriate from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which a building permit has been issued.
Work shall remain accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the Building Inspector or by a Deputy Building Inspector authorized by the Building Inspector. The permit holder shall notify the Building Inspector when any element of work described in § 68-21D(2) is ready for inspection.
The fees specified in the Chapter 105, Fees, for the certificate of occupancy shall be due at the time of the submission of the application for a certificate of occupancy.
The fee for inspections specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 105, Fees, must be paid prior to each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
There shall be maintained in the office of the Building Inspector a record of all examinations made pursuant to § 68-21D, together with a record of findings of violations of law.
Before issuing a certificate of occupancy, as required by this article, for a change in use or type of occupancy for an F (industrial) building, a determination shall be made by the Town Engineer as to whether a wastewater discharge permit is required by Chapter 168 of this Code.
When it is found that a certificate of occupancy has been issued in error, due to false statements, misrepresentations, inconsistencies or material differences between the information submitted on the application form, and actual conditions and/or facts or information revealed subsequent to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy exposes violations of the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie, the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, zoning ordinances and/or any other law, the Building Inspector shall revoke the certificate of occupancy. The property owner/owners and the lessee or their agents shall be notified in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the reasons for such revocation. A date for a hearing before the Town Board, if requested, shall be set. The remedy provided for herein is mutually exclusive of any penalties which are set forth in §§ 68-31 and 68-32 of the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie or any other remedy which would otherwise be available in any court possessing jurisdiction.
Violations. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any work where there is on the subject property an existing violation of any chapter of the Town Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie or the New York State Building Code. Further, upon written report or receipt of a notice of violation or order to cease and desist from the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee, or the issuance of same by the Building Inspector, the Building Inspector shall not review or take action regarding an application for a certificate of occupancy until such violation has been cured or ceased and/or the Building Inspector is notified by the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee of same.
Issuance; site work compliance; extensions.
Upon the request of an applicant, the Building Inspector may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building or structure or part thereof before the entire work covered by the building permit shall have been completed.
In order to ensure compliance with outstanding items, a temporary certificate of occupancy shall include an agreement, executed by the permit holder or its duly authorized representative and the Building Inspector, which shall contain a list of items to be corrected or completed. The permit holder and the Building Inspector will confer in order to determine the appropriate time within which the outstanding items shall be addressed. The decision with regard to the same shall be made in any event by the Building Inspector. The temporary certificate of occupancy shall also contain the manner and conditions under which occupancy shall be permitted. The original temporary certificate of occupancy shall be maintained on file in the Town Building Department and a copy shall be issued to the permit holder. During the specified period of effectiveness of the temporary certificate, the permit holder shall undertake to bring the building or structure into full compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, and any Planning Board approvals.
In no event shall the temporary certificate of occupancy be effective for a period of more than 180 days after the issuance of the same. Within the discretion of the Building Inspector, it may be renewed for an additional period not to exceed 180 days. The decision to provide for an extension shall rest within the discretion of the Building Inspector. The determination of whether compliance has been obtained with regard to outstanding items as set forth in the agreement shall rest within the sole province of the Building Inspector.
Notwithstanding the time limitations in § 68-23A(5), above, if it appears that site work compliance has not been obtained within the time limits provided for therein, the Building Inspector may provide for an additional extension for compliance with Planning Board's approvals for up to an additional 180 days, upon the payment of fees set forth in Chapter 105, Fees. Such extension or extensions require the mutual consent of the Director of Municipal Development. Before granting such extension, the Director of Municipal Development shall confirm that there is sufficient surety remaining, pursuant to § 210-151K of the Code of the Town of Poughkeepsie, to guarantee the satisfactory completion of the site work. If additional security is required, such security shall be provided by the applicant, pursuant to § 210-151K before the extension is issued.
The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 105, Fees, must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a temporary certificate.
Such temporary certificate shall not be construed as in any way altering the respective rights, duties or obligations of the owner or of the Town respective to the use or occupancy of the land or building or any other matter covered by this article, and such temporary certificate shall not be issued except under such restrictions and provisions as outlined by the Building Inspector as will adequately assure the safety, health and welfare of the occupants of the building and of adjacent buildings and land.
If the Building Inspector determines that a temporary certificate of occupancy was issued in error because of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, and if the relevant deficiencies are not corrected to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector within such period of time as shall be specified by the Building Inspector, the Building Inspector shall revoke or suspend such certificate.
Whenever there are reasonable grounds to believe that any material, construction, equipment or assembly does not conform with the requirements of the Uniform Code or Energy Code, the Building Inspector, Deputy Building Inspectors or Fire Inspectors may require the same to be subjected to tests in order to furnish proof of such compliance.
Signs required by the Uniform Code or the Energy Code and the Town of Poughkeepsie Building Department shall not be removed, altered, defaced or destroyed except for replacement purposes or when conditions for which the signs were intended are no longer applicable.
Required signs removed, altered, defaced or destroyed without written permission from the appropriate authority shall constitute a violation and may be punishable as provided in this chapter.
The chief of any fire department providing fire-fighting services for a property within this Town shall promptly notify the Building Inspector of any fire or explosion involving any structural damage, fuel-burning appliance, chimney or gas vent.
Unsafe structures and equipment in this Town shall be identified and addressed in accordance with the procedures established by Chapter 71, Building, Unsafe, of the Town Code, as now in effect or as hereafter amended from time to time.
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution adopted by the Town Board.
Any person who proposes to undertake any activity or to operate any type of building listed in this § 68-28A shall be required to obtain an operating permit prior to commencing such activity or operation.
An application for an operating permit shall be in writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector. Such application shall include such information as the Building Inspector deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Building Inspector that quantities, materials, and activities conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code. If the Building Inspector determines that tests or reports are necessary to verify conformance, such tests or reports shall be performed or provided by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector, at the expense of the applicant.
The Building Inspector or a Deputy Building Inspector or Fire Inspector authorized by the Building Inspector shall inspect the subject premises prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in § 68-28A of this section is to be conducted at a location, the Building Inspector may require a separate operating permit for each such activity, or the Building Inspector may, in his or her discretion, issue a single operating permit to apply to all such activities.
Operating permits shall be issued for such period of time, not to exceed one year in the case of any operating permit issued for an area of public assembly and not to exceed three years in any other case, as shall be determined by the Building Inspector to be consistent with local conditions. The effective period of each operating permit shall be specified in the operating permit. An operating permit may be reissued or renewed upon application to the Building Inspector, payment of the applicable fee, and approval of such application by the Building Inspector.
The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 105, Fees, must be paid at the time of submission of an application for an operating permit, for an amended operating permit, or for reissue or renewal of an operating permit.
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of all multiple dwellings not included in § 68-29A(1) or (2), and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in § 68-29(A)(1) or (2), shall be performed at least once every 36 months.
In addition to the inspections required by § 68-29A, a firesafety and property maintenance inspection of any building, structure, use, or occupancy, or of any dwelling unit, may also be performed by the Building Inspector or a Deputy Building Inspector or Fire Inspector designated by the Building Inspector at any time upon: (1) the request of the owner of the property to be inspected or an authorized agent of such owner; (2) receipt by the Building Inspector of a written statement alleging that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code exist; or (3) receipt by the Building Inspector of any other information, reasonably believed by the Building Inspector to be reliable, giving rise to reasonable cause to believe that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code exist; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as permitting an inspection under any circumstances under which a court order or warrant permitting such inspection is required, unless such court order or warrant shall have been obtained.
The Building Inspector shall not perform firesafety and property maintenance inspections of a nonresidential building, structure, use or occupancy not included in § 68-29A(1) or (2) of this section if OFPC performs firesafety and property maintenance inspections of such nonresidential building, structure, use or occupancy at intervals not exceeding the interval specified in § 68-29A(3).
The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 105, Fees, must be paid prior to each inspection performed pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or portion thereof in violation of any provision of this chapter, of the Uniform Code or of the Energy Code, or to fail in any manner to comply with a notice, directive or order of the Building Inspector, or to construct, alter or use and occupy any building or structure or part thereof in a manner not permitted by an approved building permit or certificate of occupancy, or to use any property in violation of this article, of the Uniform Code or of the Energy Code.
The Building Inspector is authorized to order in writing the remedying of any condition or activity found to exist in, on or about any building, structure, or premises in violation of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter. Upon finding that any such condition or activity exists, the Building Inspector shall issue a compliance order.
The Building Inspector shall cause the compliance order, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The Building Inspector shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the compliance order, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work being performed at the affected property personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the compliance order.
Any person who shall fail to comply with a written order of the Building Inspector within the time fixed for compliance therewith and any owner, builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent or their agents or any other person taking part or assisting in the construction or use of any building who shall violate any of the applicable provisions of this chapter, the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or other applicable building laws, ordinances and regulations or any lawful order, notice, directive, permit or certificate of the Building Inspector made thereunder shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for each day of violation.
However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter or regulations shall be deemed misdemeanors, and for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
Except as provided otherwise by law, such a violation shall not be a crime and the penalty or punishment imposed therefor shall not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal penalty or punishment and shall not impose any disability upon or affect or impair the credibility as a witness or otherwise of any person convicted thereof.
The Building Inspector, each Deputy Building Inspector and each Fire Inspector is authorized to issue appearance tickets for any violation of this chapter, the Uniform Code, and the Energy Code.
In addition to those penalties prescribed by state law, any person who violates any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, or any term or condition of any building permit, certificate of occupancy, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit or other notice or order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to any provision of this chapter, shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each day or part thereof during which such violation continues. The civil penalties provided by this subsection shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of this Town.
No remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be the exclusive remedy or penalty available to address any violation described in this section, and each remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the other remedies or penalties specified in this section, in § 68-19, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law. Any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any other remedy or penalty specified in this section, in § 68-19, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law. In particular, but not by way of limitation, each remedy and penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the penalties specified in Subdivision (1) of § 382 of the Executive Law of New York State, and any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any penalty specified in Subdivision (1) of § 382 of the Executive Law.
An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of this Town, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or abate any violation of, or to enforce, any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any term or condition of any building permit, certificate of occupancy, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit, compliance order, or other notice or order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to any provision of this chapter. In particular, but not by way of limitation, where the construction or use of a building or structure is in violation of any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any stop-work order, compliance order or other order issued under or permit or certificate obtained pursuant to the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, an action or proceeding may be commenced in the name of this Town, in the Supreme Court or in any other court having the requisite jurisdiction, to obtain an order directing the removal of the building or structure or an abatement of the condition in violation of such provisions. No action or proceeding described in this subsection shall be commenced without the appropriate authorization from the Town Board.
The Town Board may, by resolution, authorize the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement, in the name of this Town, with other governments to carry out the terms of this chapter, provided that such agreement does not violate any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, Part 1203 of Title 19 of the NYCRR, or any other applicable law.

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