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Town of Wappinger, NY Building Construction: Administration of Uniform Code
Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Inspector and inspectors.
Change of occupant in nonresidential building.
Interpretation of other conflicting code provisions.
Town of Wappinger 9-12-2016 by L.L. No. 5-2016.[1]Amendments noted where applicable.]
Condominiums — See Ch. 101.
Electrical standards — See Ch. 114.
Enforcement of Code — See Ch. 115.
former Ch. 85, Building Code Administration, adopted 9-25-2006 by
L.L. No. 10-2006, as amended. Section II(B) of L.L. No. 5-2016 stated:
"All permits, certificates, orders and authorizations issued prior
to the effective date of this local law remain in full force and effect.
All applications for building permits received after the effective
date of this local law shall be processed in accordance with the provisions
of this local law."
Chapter 85 : Building Construction: Administration of Uniform Code
A. This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement of the
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the Uniform Code) 19 NYCRR
1219.1 in the Town of Wappinger as required by New York Executive
Law § 381.
B. This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement of the
State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy Code) 19 NYCRR
Part 1240 in the Town of Wappinger as required by New York Executive
C. This chapter incorporates the minimum features of a program for administration
and enforcement of the Uniform Code as required by 19 NYCRR Part 1203.
D. This chapter incorporates the order to remedy time periods specified
in 19 NYCRR 1203.5 in order to comply with the provisions of New York
Executive Law § 382(2).
E. This chapter also confers upon the Code Enforcement Officer all authority
granted to a Town Building Inspector by Town Law § 138.
F. This chapter is adopted pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal
A structure designed and constructed to house farm implements,
hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other horticultural products, excluding
any structure designed, constructed or used, in whole or in part,
for human habitation, as a place of employment where agricultural
products are processed, treated or packaged, or as a place used by
A permit issued pursuant to § 85-5. The term "building permit" shall also include a building permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter as well as a demolition permit.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 85-8 of this chapter.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANT PERMIT
A permit issued pursuant to § 85-13.
The Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to § 85-3A of this chapter.
Includes the Code Enforcement Officer, the Fire Inspector,
Deputy Fire Inspectors and all inspectors.
A building permit issued for the demolition of all or a portion
A Deputy Fire Inspector appointed pursuant to § 85-3C of this chapter. The Deputy Fire Inspector shall have all of the powers granted to the Fire Inspector under this chapter.
in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time, 19 NYCRR Part
The Fire Inspector appointed pursuant to § 85-3C of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 85-11. 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 by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 85-17A of this chapter.
An order issued pursuant to § 85-7.
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
pursuant to 19 NYCRR 1219.1, as currently in effect and as hereafter
B. If a word is not defined in this section, it shall have the meaning
defined in the Uniform Code or Energy Code.
A. The public office of Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Wappinger
is hereby continued. The Code Enforcement Officer shall administer
and enforce all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code,
this chapter and other provisions of the Town of Wappinger Code. Code
Enforcement Officers shall be appointed by the Town Board. Code Enforcement
Officers shall possess background experience related to building construction
or fire prevention. The appointment shall be in accordance with the
applicable NY Civil Service Law.
B. In the event that no Code Enforcement Officers are able to serve
Enforcement Officer by this chapter as permitted by NYS Executive
Law and Title 19 of the New York Administrative Code.
C. The public office of Fire Inspector established by Local Law No.
3 of 1983 is hereby continued. The Fire Inspector shall administer
this chapter and other provisions of the Town of Wappinger Code. The
Fire Inspector shall be appointed by the Town Board and the Town Board
shall have the power to appoint such Deputy Fire Inspector that it
deems necessary. The Deputy Fire Inspector shall have all authority
of the Fire Inspector but shall act under the direction of the Fire
Inspector unless acting in his absence. The Fire Inspector shall possess
background experience related to fire prevention. The appointments
shall be in accordance with the applicable NY Civil Service Law.
Officer by this chapter. The appointment shall be in accordance with
the applicable NY Civil Service Law.
E. The compensation for the code enforcement personnel shall be fixed
from time to time by the Town Board of the Town as provided by law.
F. Qualifications, training and continuing education. Code enforcement
personnel shall, within the time prescribed by law, obtain such basic
training required by the State of New York pursuant to Executive Law
§ 376-a and any regulations promulgated thereunder, including
but not limited to 19 NYCRR Part 1208. Inspectors shall complete and
maintain a level of training appropriate to their specific duties.
(1) Code Enforcement Officers appointed by the Town shall be certified
and maintain their status as Certified Code Enforcement Officers pursuant
to 19 NYCRR Part 1208.
(2) Code enforcement personnel whose duties include only the inspection
of existing buildings (i.e., fire and property maintenance inspections
only), shall be certified and maintain their status as Certified Building
Safety Inspector pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 1208.
G. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the following powers and
permits, certificates of occupancy and operating permits, and the
plans, specifications and construction documents submitted with such
of occupancy and operating permits, and to include in building permits,
certificates of occupancy and operating permits such terms and conditions
to the issuance of certificates of occupancy, and operating permits,
firesafety and property maintenance inspections, inspections incidental
(4) To issue stop-work orders pursuant to § 85-7;
(6) To issue compliance orders pursuant to § 85-17A;
(7) To maintain records required by law;
(10) To exercise all authority granted to a Town Building Inspector by
Town Law § 138 and other provisions of New York State law;
(11) To exercise all duties and powers conferred on the title by all other
chapters of the Town of Wappinger Code;
(12) To inspect Town buildings and property, wherever located, and make
reports to the Town Board about their condition whenever directed
by the Town Board;
(13) In consultation with the Attorney to the Town of Wappinger, to pursue
(14) To exercise all other powers and fulfill all other duties conferred
H. Prohibited conduct. No Code Enforcement Officer shall engage in any
activity inconsistent with his duties or with the interests of the
Town of Wappinger, nor shall he or she, during the term of his or
her 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 in the
preparation of plans or specifications thereof within the Town of
Wappinger, except 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.
A. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, other state law,
other state regulation, or the Town of Wappinger Code, all buildings,
structures, and premises within the Town of Wappinger are subject
to the provisions this chapter.
B. All buildings, structures and premises owned by the Town of Wappinger,
wherever located, are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
A. Building permits required. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, no person shall construct, enlarge, alter, improve, remove, relocate or demolish any building, structure, or any portion of a building or structure, or install any solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue without first having obtained a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
(townhouses) without electric, heating or plumbing, which are used
for tool and storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the
gross floor area does not exceed 144 square feet (13.88 square meters);
installed entirely aboveground;
(11) Replacement of any equipment provided the replacement does not alter
(a) The removal or cutting away of a loadbearing wall, partition,
or portion thereof, or of any structural beam or loadbearing component;
C. Exempt work to comply with Uniform Code. Notwithstanding the exemption from obtaining a building permit for work in any category set forth in Subsection B of this section, all construction work performed in the Town of Wappinger shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code.
(1) The tax map number and the street address of the premises where the
(2) The zoning district of the premises;
(3) The full name and address of the owner and the applicant, if different,
and if a corporate entity, the name and address of the responsible
(4) A copy of the deed into the current owner of the property;
(5) A brief description of the proposed work;
(6) The estimated cost of the proposed work;
(7) A statement of the proposed use(s) of all parts of the property as
well as a statement of the proposed uses or the proposed occupancy
classification(s) for any affected building or structure;
(8) Evidence that all proposed water supply and wastewater systems shall
conform to the regulations of the New York State and Dutchess County
Departments of Health;
(9) Copies of any driveway or work permits required for any work performed
within a public right-of-way issued by the appropriate jurisdiction
as required by Chapter 111[1] of the Town of Wappinger Code or the regulations of New
York State or the County of Dutchess as applicable;
Editor's Note: See Ch. 214, Streets and Sidewalks, Art. II, Driveways.
(10) Copies of any other necessary permits, licenses, approvals or other
authorizations from any other agency having jurisdiction over the
(11) Where applicable, a statement of special inspections prepared in
accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code;
(12) At least two sets of construction documents (drawings and/or specifications)
and the lot lines; and
(13) A certificate of workers compensation insurance (Form C-105.2 or
U-26.3 as applicable) if required.
E. Building permits for new foundations. Where the proposed work involves the construction of a new foundation, a preliminary and an interim plot plan based on a recent survey certified by a licensed surveyor is required in addition to the application information required by Subsection D above.
(1) Preliminary plot plan. The preliminary plot plan shall depict the
(a) The boundaries of the property;
(b) The topography of the property with elevation contours at two-foot
(c) Lot line setback distances for any proposed structure, or addition;
(d) Proposed elevations for the foundation slab (lowest floor) and
(e) Proposed grading and/or site disturbance;
(f) Proposed methods of erosion and sediment control;
(g) Proposed elevations for the wastewater system components;
(h) Setback distance from any proposed structure or addition to
any wetland, stream or water body within 100 feet thereof;
(i) Driveway location and setback from both property line(s) and
(j) Location of proposed septic and well, related separation distance,
and setback thereof from property line(s) and any wetland, stream
or water body within 100 feet thereof or such other distance as may
be set forth by the Dutchess County Health Department in its design
(k) Any other information concerning either existing or proposed
conditions identified as necessary for the particular project as determined
(2) Interim plot plan. After the construction of the foundation, an interim
plot plan must be submitted to confirm that the foundation has been
constructed in compliance with the proposed plot plan. The Code Enforcement
Officer must approve the interim plot plan before further construction
can proceed. The interim plot plan shall depict the following:
(a) Foundation location and elevations;
(b) Driveway location and grades;
(c) Any deviations from the plot plan which was submitted as part
of the application for building permit and approved by the Code Enforcement
Officer in issuance of the building permit; and
(d) Any other information concerning constructed conditions identified
as necessary by the Code Enforcement Officer.
F. 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(12) of this section. Construction documents which are accepted as part of the application for a building permit shall be marked as accepted by the Code Enforcement Officer in writing or by stamp. One set of the accepted construction documents shall be retained by the Code Enforcement Officer, 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.
G. Demolition permits. Applications for a demolition permit shall be
made in writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the
Code Enforcement Officer. The application shall be signed by the owner
of the property where the work is to be performed or an authorized
as the Code Enforcement Officer deems sufficient to permit a determination
by the Code Enforcement Officer that the intended demolition work
complies with all applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and
New York law. The application shall include or be accompanied by the
(2) The full name and address of the owner and the applicant, if different,
(3) A copy of the deed into the current owner of the property.
(4) A survey, showing the subject property prior to demolition. The building(s)
to be demolished should be shaded.
(5) A brief description of the proposed demolition work.
(6) Copies of any other necessary permits, licenses, approvals or other
(a) Where applicable, include a site plan that shows any existing
(7) A certificate of workers compensation insurance (Form C-105.2 or
U-26.3 as applicable) covering demolition work at the subject site.
(8) A predemolition asbestos survey of the structures by a licensed asbestos
contractor, as required by New York State Department of Labor regulations,
(a) One- and two-family dwellings where the owner is conducting
the demolition work;
(b) Agricultural buildings;
(c) Buildings or structures for which original construction commenced
on or after January 1, 1974; or
(d) A structure certified in writing to be structurally unsound
by a licensed professional engineer, registered architect, building
inspector, fire inspector or other official of competent jurisdiction.
(9) Original letter from the public utility indicating that all gas and
electric services to the building or structure to be demolished have
been disconnected or have not been installed.
(10) Confirmation from the water and sewer system operator for the Town
that water and sewer services have been disconnected or have not been
(11) Demolition work shall comply with the applicable provisions of the
H. Waiver. The Code Enforcement Officer may waive the submission of
any plan, document or plat that is not necessary to comply with the
Uniform Code. The Code Enforcement Officer may not waive any filing
I. Issuance of building permits. An application for a building permit
the Uniform Code and Energy Code and the Town of Wappinger Code.
J. Subjects not regulated by the Uniform Code. Where no applicable standards
or requirements are set forth in the Uniform Code, or are contained
within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or bylaws adopted
by the Town of Wappinger, compliance with applicable standards of
the National Fire Protection Association or other nationally recognized
firesafety standards shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance
with the intent of the Uniform Code. Nothing herein shall derogate
from the authority of the Code Enforcement Officer to determine compliance
with codes or standards for those activities or installations within
the Code Enforcement Officer's jurisdiction or responsibility.
K. Matters not provided for. Requirements that are essential for the
public safety of an existing or proposed activity, building or structure,
or for the safety of the occupants thereof, which are not specifically
provided for by the Uniform Code shall be determined by the Code Enforcement
L. Building permits to be displayed. Building permits shall be visibly
M. Work to be in accordance with construction documents. All work shall
N. Duration of permit. Building permits shall become invalid unless
the authorized work is commenced within six months following the date
of issuance. Building permits shall expire 12 months 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 Code Enforcement Officer.
O. Revocation or suspension of building permits. If the Code Enforcement
holder demonstrates that all work then completed is in compliance
Code and all future work then proposed to be performed shall be in
P. Reimbursement of professional review fees. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the services of an outside professional are required to review a building permit application, the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to retain the services of such a professional consultant. The Code Enforcement Officer shall require the establishment of an escrow deposit in accordance with § 240-110A(3) of the Town Code to reimburse the Town for the professional review or inspection fees charged in connection with the review of the building permit application.
Q. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 85-18 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.
D. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 85-18 of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
E. 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 § 85-17 (Violations and penalties) 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.
A. Certificates of occupancy required. It shall be unlawful for an owner
to use or permit the use of any building or premises or part thereof
hereafter created, erected, changed, converted or enlarged, wholly
or partly, in its use or structure until a certificate of occupancy
shall have been issued.
B. Certificates of occupancy required for work or change of use. A certificate
a building permit and for all structures, buildings, or portions thereof,
of the Uniform Code to another. Permission to use or occupy a building
C. As-built drawings. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued except
upon submission of a certified "as built" drawing showing compliance
with the approved interim plot plan and construction documents.
D. Issuance of certificates of occupancy. The Code Enforcement Officer
that the structure, building or portion thereof that was converted
E. Contents of certificates of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy
(5) The zoning district in which the structure is located;
(6) The use and occupancy classification of the structure under the Uniform
Code and the Zoning Code;[1]
(7) A certification from the Zoning Administrator that the structure
complies with the Zoning Code;
(8) The type of construction of the structure;
(9) The assembly occupant load of the structure, if any;
(10) If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, a notation as to whether
(11) Any special conditions imposed in connection with the issuance of
(12) The signature of the Code Enforcement Officer issuing the certificate
F. Approvals deemed conditions of C of O. The details of any subdivision
plat, site plan, special permit, variance or other approval by the
Town Board, Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals and any conditions
attached to such approval shall be deemed to be conditions of the
certificate of occupancy even if they are not noted.
G. Escrow account for incomplete nonstructural improvements. A certificate
of occupancy for any structure or use may be issued only upon full
compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any other provisions
of the Town Code relating to property use.
(1) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a one- or two-family
residential structure and/or accessory building, a certificate of
occupancy may be issued if the incomplete work is landscaping, ground
stabilization, lawn seeding or blacktop driveway apron and improvements
are non-safety-related.
(2) For multifamily and nonresidential structures or site uses, a certificate
of occupancy may be issued if the only incomplete work is landscaping
and weather conditions do not permit the proper planting of vegetation.
All other items to be completed, including, but not limited to, paving,
curbing, sidewalks, lighting, grading, drainage or other improvements,
shall not be subject to escrow provisions. For the purposes of this
section, "landscaping" shall mean lawn seeding and installation of
(3) In those cases where a certificate of occupancy has been issued pursuant to Subsection G(1) and (2) above, the owner, or the owner's agent, shall establish an escrow account for the purposes of ensuring that the incomplete work will be completed in a timely fashion, and the issuance of the certificate of occupancy will be conditioned on all of the following:
(a) The property owner, contractor or developer seeking the certificate
of occupancy must post a cash or certified check deposit with the
Town of Wappinger to be held in escrow, in an amount equal to 200%
of the cost required to complete the improvements necessary to obtain
the certificate of occupancy. As used in this subsection, the cost
required to complete the improvements shall be the amount as determined
by the Superintendent of Highways and/or the Engineer to the Town.
(b) The escrow account may only be established between the dates
of December 1 through April 1. All work required to obtain the certificate
of occupancy must be completed by June 1.
(c) The property owner, contractor or developer seeking the certificate
of occupancy must submit a written agreement between the property
owner, contractor or developer and the Town providing for such incomplete
work to be completed no later than June 1 following the issuance of
the certificate of occupancy. If the incomplete work is not completed
by June 1 or at such earlier date as may be specified by the Enforcement
Officer, the Enforcement Officer may direct any independent third-party
contractor to complete the work and authorize payment to the third-party
contractor from the escrow funds deposited to guarantee that said
work would be completed in a timely fashion. The owner of the property
and/or the contract vendee must give written consent to permit any
independent third-party contractor as well as the code enforcement
personnel to enter upon the property for the purposes of completing
the required work and undertaking the necessary inspections. The owner
and the contract vendee must further execute a written document releasing
the Town of Wappinger, or any of its code enforcement personnel or
other agents, from any claims or liability in connection with the
work to be performed by such independent third-party contractor.
(4) If a certificate of occupancy has been issued pursuant to this section and the required improvements are not completed within the time frames described above, the property owner shall be liable for civil penalties imposed pursuant to § 85-17.
H. Revocation or suspension of erroneous certificates. If the Code Enforcement
Officer determines that a 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 Code Enforcement Officer within such period of time as shall be
specified by the Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Officer
shall revoke or suspend such certificate.
I. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 85-18 must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a certificate of occupancy.
for a property within the Town of Wappinger shall promptly notify
structural damage, fuel-burning appliance, chimney or gas vent or
A. The Code Enforcement Officers or the Fire Inspector are hereby authorized
to declare any building or structure unsafe due to neglect, fire,
catastrophe, weather-related conditions, or acts of God and to further
declare that such building or structure is unsafe and unfit for human
occupancy or habitation.
B. In addition to the remedies and provisions set forth in this chapter, Code Enforcement Officers or the Fire Inspector are authorized by the Town Board to enforce the provisions of Chapter 93 of the Town Code entitled "Unsafe Buildings."
C. Upon a determination that a building is unsafe, the Code Enforcement
Officer or the Fire Inspector shall post the building or structure,
and such posting shall prohibit use, habitation or occupancy by the
D. The Code Enforcement Officer or the Fire Inspector shall notify the Town Board and the property owner in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 93, Unsafe Buildings, and otherwise follow the procedures set forth in Chapter 93.
E. Whenever a building or structure is posted pursuant to Chapter 93 of the Town Code or under the provisions of the Uniform Code, no person shall enter, use or occupy said building or structure without written authorization from an Enforcement Officer.
A. Operation permits required. Operating permits shall be required for
(2) Hazardous processes and activities, including but not limited to
(4) Buildings containing any assembly occupancies with an occupant load
of 50 persons or more;
(5) Amusement buildings;
(6) Auto detailing shops;
(7) Aviation facilitates;
(8) Barber shops and beauty parlors;
(9) Buildings with automatic fire-extinguishing/suppression systems;
(10) Building with fire alarm and detection system;
(11) Buildings that store liquid- or gas-fueled equipment;
(12) Day-care centers not regulated by OFPC;
(13) Dry-cleaning operations;
(14) Gasoline stations;
(15) Elevators;
(16) High-hazard occupancies (ICC Building Code Group H);
(17) High-piled storage;
(18) Institutional occupancies (ICC Building Code Group I);
(19) Junkyards;
(20) LP-gas storage;
(21) Lumber yards;
(22) Multiple residential occupancies (ICC Building Code Uses R-1,
R-2, R-4);
(23) Multitenant office buildings;
(24) Nail salons;
(25) Private fire hydrants;
(26) Private schools;
(27) Repair garages;
(28) Rooftop heliports;
(29) Standpipe systems;
(30) Storage of tires and tire by-products;
(31) Temporary membrane structures and tents; and
(32) Woodworking plants.
B. Operating permits required before operation. Any person who proposes
to undertake any activity or to operate any type of building listed
in this subsection shall be required to obtain an operating permit
prior to commencing such activity or operation.
to the Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer. Such application
shall include such information as the Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement
Officer deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Fire Inspector
or Code Enforcement Officer that quantities, materials, and activities
conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code. If the Fire Inspector
or Code Enforcement Officer 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 Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer, at the
D. Inspections. The Fire Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector
E. Multiple activities. In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in Subsection A of this section is to be conducted at a location, the Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer may require a separate operating permit for each such activity, or the Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer may, in his or her discretion, issue a single operating permit to apply to all such activities.
F. Duration of operating permits. Operating permits shall have a duration
of one year, except operating permits for pyrotechnic displays in
assembly occupancies shall be limited to 30 days.
G. Revocation or suspension of operating permits. If the Fire Inspector
or Code Enforcement Officer determines that any activity or building
be revoked or suspended upon notice to the owner and/or occupant of
H. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 85-18 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.
of buildings and structures shall be performed by the Fire Inspector,
which contain any assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 50
persons or more shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
(4) Agricultural buildings used directly and solely for agricultural
purposes are not subject to firesafety inspection.
B. Inspections permitted. In addition to the inspections required by Subsection A of this section, a firesafety and property maintenance inspection of any building, structure, use, or occupancy, or of any dwelling unit, may also be performed by the Fire Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector designated by the Code Enforcement Officer 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 Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer 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 Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer of any other information, reasonably believed by the Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer 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.
(1) The Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall not perform
firesafety and property maintenance inspections of a building or structure
which contains an area of public assembly if OFPC performs firesafety
and property maintenance inspections of such building or structure
at least once every 12 months;
(2) The Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall not perform
occupied as a dormitory if OFPC performs firesafety and property maintenance
(3) The Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall not perform firesafety and property maintenance inspections of a multiple dwelling not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) of this section if OFPC performs firesafety and property maintenance inspections of such multiple dwelling at intervals not exceeding the interval specified in Subsection A(3) of this section; and
(4) The Fire Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall not perform firesafety and property maintenance inspections of a nonresidential building, structure, use or occupancy not included in Subsection A(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 Subsection A(3) of this section.
D. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 85-18 must be paid prior to or at the time each inspection is performed pursuant to this section. This subdivision shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
A. Whenever there is a change in occupant in a nonresidential structure,
or portion thereof, a change of occupant permit is required. Such
permit shall be obtained by the owner, the occupant or his/her agent
prior to occupancy by the new occupant. The change in occupant application
(3) A copy of the deed into the current owner of the property;
(4) The name of the new occupant;
(5) A brief description of the proposed occupancy and use;
(7) A statement of whether or not the business is open to the public;
(8) A plan of the area to be occupied and the location of any outdoor
(9) A description of any work to be done; and
(10) Copies of any necessary permits, licenses, approvals or other
authorizations required to conduct the business.
B. Where there is no change in the type of use under the Uniform Code,
and no work is being done for which a building permit is required,
a change of occupant application shall be submitted prior to occupancy.
C. Where there is no change in the type of use under the Uniform Code,
but renovation work is proposed which requires a building permit,
a change of occupant permit shall be applied for in addition to the
D. Where there is a change in use that requires site plan approval,
a change of occupancy permit shall be applied for at the time of site
E. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 85-18 must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a change of occupant.
The Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Inspector shall review
and investigate bona fide 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
such of the following steps as the Code Enforcement Officer or Fire
Inspector may deem to be appropriate:
B. 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 § 85-17 (Violations and penalties) of this chapter;
A. The Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Inspector shall keep permanent
(3) All building permits, certificates of occupancy, stop-work orders,
and operating permits issued;
(8) All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 85-4 through 85-12, inclusive, of this chapter, including; and
A. The Code Enforcement Officer shall annually submit to the Town Board a written report and summary of all business conducted by the Code Enforcement Officer and the inspectors, including a report and summary of all transactions and activities described in § 85-15 and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
of State, on behalf of Town of Wappinger on a form prescribed by the
Secretary of State, a report of the activities of Town of Wappinger
of State, from the records and related materials Town of Wappinger
and other information and accounts of the activities of Town of Wappinger
A. Orders to remedy.
(1) The Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Inspector is authorized to order
of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter. An order to
remedy shall:
condition or activity; and shall include a statement substantially
[1] "The person or entity served with this order to remedy must
completely remedy each violation described in this order to remedy
by _____ [specify date], which is 30 days after the date of this order
to remedy."
(2) The order to remedy may include provisions ordering the person or
entity served with such order to remedy:
(a) To begin to remedy the violations described in the order to
remedy immediately, or within some other specified period of time
which may be less than 30 days; to continue diligently to remedy such
violations until each such violation is fully remedied; and, in any
event, to complete the remedying of all such violations within 30
days of the date of such order to remedy; and/or
(b) To take such other protective actions (such as vacating the
building or barricading the area where the violations exist) which
are authorized by this chapter or by any other applicable statute,
regulation, rule, local law or ordinance, and which the Code Enforcement
Officer may deem appropriate, during the period while such violations
are being remedied.
(3) The Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Inspector shall cause the order
to remedy, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected
property personally or by registered mail or certified mail within
five days after the date of the order to remedy.
(4) The Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Inspector shall be permitted,
but not required, to cause the order to remedy, or a copy thereof,
personally or by registered mail or certified mail within five days
after the date of the order to remedy; provided, however, that failure
B. Enforcement under Criminal Procedure Law. A violation of any provision
of this chapter shall be deemed an offense under the Penal Law and
prosecution of said offense shall be in accordance with the Criminal
Procedure Law of the State of New York.
(1) Appearance tickets. The Code Enforcement Officer, the Fire Inspector,
Deputy Fire Inspector and each inspector are authorized to issue appearance
tickets pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law § 150.20 for
any violation of this chapter or of Article 18 of the New York State
(2) Penalty. A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed
an offense punishable by:
(a) A fine as set forth in Chapter 122, Article V, § 122-20B, of the Code for a first offense;
(b) A fine as set forth in Chapter 122, Article V, § 122-20B, of the Code or a period of imprisonment not to exceed 15 days for a second offense, committed within five years of a conviction under this chapter;
(c) A fine as set forth in Chapter 122, Article V, § 122-20B, of the Code or a period of imprisonment of not less than 30 days and not exceeding six months for a third and any subsequent offense, committed within five years of prior convictions under this chapter.
(3) Each day's violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
C. Civil penalties. Every person violating any provision of this chapter
(1) For the first offense: a civil penalty in a minimum amount of $100
and a maximum amount of $1,000;
(2) For the second and subsequent offenses committed within five years
of a prior conviction under this chapter: a civil penalty in a minimum
(4) The civil penalties provided by this subsection shall be recoverable
in an action instituted in the name of Town of Wappinger in a court
name of Town of Wappinger in a court of competent jurisdiction to
prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or abate any violation of, or
of occupancy, stop-work order, operating permit, compliance order,
an action or proceeding may be commenced in the name of Town of Wappinger
in the Supreme Court or in any other court having the requisite jurisdiction
without the appropriate authorization from the Town Board.
(1) 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 § 85-7 Stop-work orders, 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 § 85-7, Stop-work orders, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law.
(2) Action under NY Executive Law § 382. 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 payable under this chapter shall be governed by the schedule set forth in Charter 122, Article IV, § 122-16, of the Code of the Town of Wappinger as it may be amended from time to time.
Appeals to Regional Board of Review. Where practical difficulties
or unnecessary hardship may result from enforcement of the strict
letter of any provision of the Uniform Code, applications for variances
may be made to the Regional Board of Review in accordance with Part
440 of Title 19 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations. Whenever
it is claimed that the Code Enforcement Officer misconstrued the Uniform
Code in approving or disapproving any application or granting or refusing
to grant any permit or certificate of code compliance, the person
affected may appeal from the decision of the Code Enforcement Officer
to the Regional Board of Review in accordance with Part 440 of 19
NYCRR. Appeals from provisions of the Multiple Residence Law, in accordance
with § 325 of that law, may also be made to a Regional Board
The Town Board may adopt a resolution to enter into an agreement
A. The Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Town of Wappinger created by
Local Law No. 1 of 1974 as amended by Local Law No. 4 of 1981, Local
Law No. 3 of 1983 and Local Law No. 10 of 2006 is hereby continued.
B. The Bureau shall consist of eight members: two members from each
of the fire districts in the Town of Wappinger plus a Code Enforcement
Officer, or his designee, and the Town Fire Inspector, or his designee.
The members from each of the fire districts shall be active firefighters
who shall be designated by their respective District Board of Fire
Commissioners and approved by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger.
The term of office of each fire district member shall be two years.
Any vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the term.
C. Duties and powers of Bureau of Fire Prevention.
(1) The Planning Board, the Zoning Board and Code Enforcement Officers
may refer land use applications in the Town of Wappinger referred
to the Bureau of Fire Prevention to make recommendations as to:
(a) The minimum acceptable width of roads used as access or egress
for fire apparatus to apartments, commercial or general business buildings
or shopping area complexes;
(b) Hydrant locations in apartments, commercial or general business
buildings or shopping area complexes;
(c) Access to the hydrants and availability of fire lanes to and
adjacent to apartments, commercial or general business buildings or
shopping area complexes; and
(d) Other aspects of the application related to firesafety.
(2) In consultation with the Town Board, require the inspection of all
hydrants installed within the Town of Wappinger, privately or publicly
(3) In consultation with the Town Board, create a schedule of periodic
testing for all hydrants within the Town.
D. All hydrants in the Town of Wappinger shall be maintained in an operable
condition and shall meet minimum ISO fire flow standards for residences,
and they shall be clearly marked in all weather and kept accessible
for Fire Department use by the owners.
A. The Town of Wappinger assumes no responsibility or liability for
the failure of any Code Enforcement Officer to make any inspections
otherwise required by this chapter.
B. The Town of Wappinger assumes no responsibility or liability of its
agents, servants or employees, including any enforcement officer,
for any damages that may occur as a result of an improper or negligent
inspection or the issuance of any permit issued pursuant to the provisions
If any section of this chapter shall be held unconstitutional,
invalid, or ineffective, in whole or in part, such determination shall
not be deemed to affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this
The provisions of this chapter are intended to control with
respect to issues governed by the New York State Uniform Code. Whenever
the requirements of this chapter are inconsistent with the requirements
of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, ordinances or local
laws pertaining to the implementation of the Uniform Code and the
Energy Code by the Town of Wappinger, the provisions of this chapter
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing in the
office of the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with
§ 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.