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Town/Village of Harrison, NY Building Enforcement
§ 105-1 Purpose and intent.
§ 105-3 Code Enforcement Official, Officer and Inspectors.
§ 105-4 Building Permits.
§ 105-5 Construction inspections.
§ 105-6 Stop-Work Orders.
§ 105-7 Certificates of Occupancy.
§ 105-8 Notification regarding fire or explosion.
§ 105-9 Unsafe buildings and structures.
§ 105-10 Operating Permits.
§ 105-11 Firesafety inspections.
§ 105-12 Complaints.
§ 105-13 Recordkeeping.
§ 105-14 Program review and reporting.
§ 105-15 Violations.
§ 105-16 Fees.
§ 105-17 Partial invalidity.
§ 105-18 Effective date.
Chapter 105 Building Enforcement
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Harrison 4-17-2008 by L.L. No. 5-2008. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Building permit fees — See Ch. 106.
Numbering of buildings — See Ch. 108.
Electrical standards — See Ch. 122.
Steep slope protection — See Ch. 199.
This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the Uniform Code) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy Code) in the Town of Harrison. This chapter is adopted pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, other state law, or other section of this chapter, all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 105-4 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 § 105-7B of this chapter.
The Building Inspector appointed pursuant to § 105-3B of this chapter and the Fire Inspector appointed pursuant to Chapter 143.
An order issued by the Code Enforcement Official and Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 105-A of this chapter.
Shall include the Code Enforcement Officer and shall mean an Inspector appointed pursuant to § 105-3D of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 105-10 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 § 105-6 of this chapter.
The Town of Harrison.
The Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Laws of the Town of Harrison Code, as currently in effect or as hereafter amended from time to time.
The Building Inspector and the Fire Inspector shall administer and enforce all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and this chapter. The Building Inspector shall have the following powers and duties:
To receive, review, and approve or disapprove applications for Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy and Operating Permits, and the plans, specifications and construction documents submitted with such applications;
Upon approval of such applications, to issue Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy and Operating Permits, and to include in Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy and Operating Permits such terms and conditions as the Building Inspector may determine to be appropriate;
To issue orders pursuant to Subsection A of § 105-15, Violations, of this chapter;
To collect fees as set by the Town Board of the Town;
The Building Inspector shall be appointed by appointment by the Town Board. 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 and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
One or more Inspectors and/or Code Enforcement Officers may be appointed by 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 Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer 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 Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer shall obtain certification from the State Fire Administrator pursuant to the Executive Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
The compensation for the Building Inspector and Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers shall be fixed from time to time by the Town Board of the Town.
Construction or installation of one-story detached structures associated with one- or two-family dwellings or multiple single-family dwellings which are used for tool and storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the gross floor area is less than 144 square feet (13.38 square meters);
Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings;
Installation of swimming pools associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings where such pools are designed for a water depth of less than 24 inches and are installed entirely above ground;
Installation of window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings;
At least four sets of construction documents (drawings and/or specifications) which:
A copy of all easements, covenants, and Planning Board and Town Board resolutions affecting the property.
Construction documents. Construction documents will not be accepted as part of an application for a Building Permit unless they satisfy the requirements set forth in Subsection D(5) of this section. Construction documents which are accepted as part of the application for a Building Permit shall be marked as accepted by the Building Inspector in writing or by stamp. One set of the accepted construction documents shall be retained by the Building Inspector, and one set of the accepted construction documents shall be returned to the applicant to be kept at the work site so as to be available for use by the Code Enforcement Personnel. However, the return of a set of accepted construction documents 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.
Issuance of Building Permits. An application for a Building Permit shall be examined to ascertain whether the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code, the Zoning Code of the Town[1] and all applicable covenants, easements, Planning Board and Town Board resolutions affecting the property. The Building Inspector shall issue a Building Permit if the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code.
Time limits. Building Permits shall become invalid unless the authorized work is commenced within 6 months following the date of issuance. Building Permits shall expire one year after the date of issuance. A Building Permit which has become invalid or which has expired pursuant to this subsection may be renewed upon application by the Permit Holder, payment of the applicable fee, and approval of the application by the Building Inspector.
Revocation or suspension of Building Permits. If the Building Inspector determines that a Building Permit was issued in error for any reason, or that the work for which a Building Permit was issued violates the Uniform Code or the Energy Code, the Building Inspector shall revoke the Building Permit or suspend the Building Permit until such time as the Permit Holder demonstrates that all work then completed is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code and all work then proposed to be performed shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 105-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a Building Permit, for an amended Building Permit, or for renewal of a Building Permit.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 105-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
Any work that is determined by the Building Inspector to be contrary to any applicable provision of the Zoning Code, Uniform Code or Energy Code, without regard to whether such work is or is not work for which a Building Permit is required, and without regard to whether a Building Permit has or has not been issued for such work; or
Any work that, in the opinion of the Building Inspector or his duly appointed representative, is being conducted in a dangerous or unsafe manner, without regard to whether such work is or is not work for which a Building Permit is required, and without regard to whether a Building Permit has or has not been issued for such work; or
Service of Stop-Work Orders. 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, on the Permit Holder) Personally or by certified mail. The address of the owner or Permit Holder on the application submitted to the Building Department or the address of the owner listed on the tax rolls of the address of the property shall be deemed to be a proper address for such mailing. 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; provided, however, that failure to serve any Person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the Stop-Work Order.
Remedy not exclusive. The issuance of a Stop-Work Order shall not be the exclusive remedy available to address any event described in Subsection A of this section, 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 § 105-15, Violations, of this chapter or under any other applicable 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.
Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy. The Building Inspector shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy if the work which was the subject of the Building Permit was completed in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code, Uniform Code and Energy Code and, if applicable, the structure, building or portion thereof that was converted from one use or occupancy classification or subclassification to another complies with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code, Uniform Code and Energy Code. The Building Inspector or an Inspector authorized by the Building Inspector shall inspect the building, structure or work prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. In addition, where applicable, the following documents, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code by such Person or Persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector, at the expense of the applicant for the Certificate of Occupancy, shall be provided to the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
Revocation or suspension of certificates. If the Building Inspector determines that a Certificate of Occupancy was issued in error for any reason, 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.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 105-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a Certificate of Occupancy.
The chief of any fire department providing fire-fighting services for a property within this Town shall promptly notify the Fire Inspector and 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 Chapters 109 and 143.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 105-16, Fees, of this chapter 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.
Inspections required. Firesafety inspections of buildings and structures shall be performed by the Building Inspector or an Inspector designated by the Building Inspector at the following intervals:
Firesafety inspections of buildings or structures being occupied as dormitories shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
Firesafety inspections of all multiple dwellings not included in Subsection A(1) or (2), and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) shall be performed at least once every 24 months.
Inspections permitted. In addition to the inspections required by Subsection A of this section, a firesafety inspection of any building, structure, use, or occupancy, or of any dwelling unit, may also be performed by the Building Inspector or an Inspector designated by the Building Inspector at any time upon: the request of the owner of the property to be inspected or an authorized agent of such owner; 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 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.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 105-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time each inspection is performed pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
The Building Inspector shall review and investigate complaints which allege or assert the existence of conditions or activities that fail to comply with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any other local law or regulation adopted for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code. The process for responding to a complaint shall include such of the following steps as the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector may deem to be appropriate:
If a violation is found to exist, providing the owner of the affected property and any other Person who may be responsible for the violation with notice of the violation and opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation, or otherwise proceeding in the manner described in § 105-15, Violations, of this chapter;
The Building Inspector and Fire Inspector shall keep permanent official records of all transactions and activities conducted by all Code Enforcement Personnel, including records of:
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 105-4 through 105-7, inclusive, of this chapter; and
All Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, temporary certificates, and Stop-Work Orders issued.
The Fire Inspector shall keep permanent official records of all transactions and activities conducted by all Code Enforcement Personnel, including records of:
All Operating Permits issued.
The Building Inspector and Fire Inspector shall annually submit to the Town Board of this Town a written report and summary of all business conducted by the Building Inspector and Fire Inspector, including a report and summary of all transactions and activities described in § 105-13, Recordkeeping, of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
Compliance Orders. The Building Inspector or Fire 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 or Fire Inspector shall issue a Compliance Order. The Compliance Order shall be in writing; be dated and signed by the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector; specify the condition or activity that violates the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter; specify the provision or provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter which is/are violated by the specified condition or activity; specify the period of time which the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector deems to be reasonably necessary for achieving compliance; direct that compliance be achieved within the specified period of time; and state that an action or proceeding to compel compliance may be instituted if compliance is not achieved within the specified period of time. The Building Inspector or Fire 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. The Building Inspector or Fire 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; provided, however, that failure to serve any Person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the Compliance Order.
Appearance tickets. The Building Inspector, Fire Inspector and each Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer are authorized to issue appearance tickets for any violation of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter.
Civil penalties. 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, Stop-Work Order, Operating Permit or other notice or order issued by the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector pursuant to any provision of this chapter, shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 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 by the Town Attorney.
Injunctive relief. 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 Zoning Code, Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any term or condition of any Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, Stop-Work Order, Operating Permit, Compliance Order, or other notice or order issued by the Building Inspector or Fire 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 Zoning Code, Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any Stop-Work Order, Compliance Order or other order obtained under the Zoning Code, 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. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector to commence an action or proceeding described in this subsection upon appropriate authorization from the Town Attorney.
Remedies not exclusive. 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 § 105-6, Stop-Work Orders, of this chapter, 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 § 105-6, Stop-Work Orders, of this chapter, 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 (2) of § 382 of the Executive Law, 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 (2) of § 382 of the Executive Law.
The fees shall be as set forth in the most current resolution of the Town Board fixing the fee pursuant to § 137-1 of the Town Code. The fees set forth in, or determined in accordance with, such fee schedule or amended fee schedule shall be charged and collected for the submission of applications, the issuance of Building Permits, amended Building Permits, renewed Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, temporary certificates, Operating Permits, firesafety and property maintenance inspections, and other actions of the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector described in or contemplated by this chapter.