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Village of Millerton, NY Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration and Enforcement
§ 91-3 Enforcement officials.
§ 91-4 Powers and duties of Building Inspector.
§ 91-5 Recordkeeping and reports.
§ 91-6 Interdepartmental cooperation.
§ 91-7 Building permits.
§ 91-8 Construction inspections.
§ 91-9 Stop-work orders.
§ 91-10 Certificate of occupancy and certificate of compliance.
§ 91-11 Right of entry.
§ 91-12 Tests.
§ 91-13 Notification regarding fire or explosion.
§ 91-14 Unsafe and dangerous buildings and structures.
§ 91-15 Operating permits.
§ 91-16 Firesafety and property maintenance inspections.
§ 91-17 Complaints.
§ 91-18 Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 91-19 Abatement of violation.
§ 91-20 Fees.
§ 91-21 Intermunicipal agreements.
Chapter 91 Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration and Enforcement
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Millerton 8-4-2008 by L.L. No. 2-2008.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Ch. 91, Fire Prevention and Building Construction, adopted 2-23-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998.
The Building Inspector appointed pursuant to § 91-3 of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 91-7 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 type of certificate issued pursuant to § 91-10 of this chapter stating that materials and products meet specified standards or that work is done in compliance with approved construction documents.
A type of certificate issued pursuant to § 91-10 of this chapter for structures or portions thereof to be occupied by persons.
An order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to § 91-18 of this chapter.
An order issued pursuant to § 91-9 of this chapter.
The position of Building Inspector is hereby created. The Building Inspector is hereby designated to administer and to enforce the Uniform Code and the Energy Code within the Village of Millerton.
The Building Inspector shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees. 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.
In the event that the Building Inspector is unable to serve as such for any reason, an Acting Building Inspector shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Acting Building Inspector shall, during the term of appointment, exercise all powers and fulfill all duties conferred upon the Building Inspector by this chapter.
One or more inspectors may be appointed by the Board of Trustees 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 and any other chapter of the Code of the Village of Millerton. Each 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 inspector 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 shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Trustees of this Village.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, ordinance or regulation or except as herein otherwise provided, the Building Inspector shall administer and enforce all provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, and other 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 therein and the location, use, occupancy and maintenance thereof.
To receive, review, and approve or disapprove applications for building permits, certificates of occupancy, certificates of compliance, and the plans, specifications and construction documents submitted with such applications;
Upon approval of such applications, to issue building permits, certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance, and to include in building permits, certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance such terms and conditions as the Building Inspector may determine to be appropriate;
To conduct construction inspections, inspections to be made prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance, firesafety and property maintenance inspections, inspections incidental to the investigation of complaints, and all other inspections required or permitted under any provision of this chapter;
To issue orders pursuant to § 91-16 of this chapter;
In consultation with this Village's attorney, to pursue such legal actions and proceedings as maybe necessary to enforce the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, or to abate or correct conditions not in compliance with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter;
To exercise all other powers and fulfill all other duties conferred upon the Building Inspector by this chapter and any other chapter of the Code of the Village of Millerton;
To accept written reports of inspection from inspectors or other employees of the Department of Buildings or from generally recognized and authoritative service and inspection bureaus, provided that the same are certified by a responsible official thereof;
Whenever the same may be necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and other laws, ordinances or regulations covering building construction, to require the performance of tests in the field by experienced, professional persons or by accredited and authoritative testing laboratories or service bureaus or agencies; and
All building permits, certificates of occupancy, certificates of compliance and stop-work orders;
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 91-7, 91-8, 91-9, 91-10, 91-13, 91-14, 91-15, 91-16 and 91-17 of this chapter; and
All such reports shall be public information open to public inspection during normal 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 oversee municipal record searches.
The Building Inspector shall annually submit to the Board of Trustees a written report and summary of all business conducted by the Building Inspector and the inspectors, including a report and summary of all transactions and activities described in § 91-4A and B of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
The Building Inspector may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his 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.
Construction of retaining walls up to four feet in height, unless such walls support a surcharge or impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids;
Installation of listed portable electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, or cooling equipment or appliances;
Applications for a building permit shall be made in writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector.
Applications for building permits. Applications for building permits shall be made by the owner or lessee or agent of either, or by the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection with the proposed work. Where such 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.
Each application for a building permit shall include such information as the Building Inspector deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Building Inspector that the intended work complies with all applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code. The application shall include or be accompanied by the following information and documentation:
The Tax Map number and the street address of the premises where work is to be performed;
A duplicate set of plans and specifications, which:
Where applicable, include a plot plan drawn to scale, showing the location and size of all proposed new construction and all existing structures on the site, the location of any existing or proposed well or septic system, the nature and character of the work to be performed and the materials to be incorporated, the distance between buildings and structures and the lot lines, the relationship of structures on adjoining property, widths and grades of adjoining streets, walks and alleys, and, where required by the Building Inspector, details of structural, mechanical and electrical work, including computations, stress diagrams and other essential technical data. Plans and specifications shall bear the signature of the person responsible for the design and drawings; and
Shall include other information as may reasonably be required by the Building Inspector to establish compliance of the proposed work with the requirements of the applicable provisions of Chapter 170, Zoning.
Plans and specifications. Plans and specifications will not be accepted as part of an application for a building permit unless they satisfy the requirements set forth in Subsection F(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.
Review for compliance with Chapter 170. Upon receipt, the Building Inspector will review the building permit application and determine whether the proposed work complies with Chapter 170, Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Millerton. If the proposed work does not comply with Chapter 170, the Building Inspector shall deny the building permit. The applicant can seek relief from this decision from the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Millerton within 60 days.
Issuance of building permit. If the proposed work complies with Chapter 170, the Building Inspector shall examine an application for a building permit to ascertain whether the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code. The Building Inspector shall issue a building permit if the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the applicable laws and regulations of the Village of Millerton.
Work to be in accordance with plans and specifications. All work shall be performed in accordance with 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.
The Building Inspector may require the applicant to name the Village as additional insured during the construction period.
Time limits. Building permits shall become invalid unless the authorized work is commenced within six months following the date of issuance. Building permits shall expire six months following 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 permit. If the Building Inspector determines that a building permit was issued in error because of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, 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 that all work then proposed to be performed shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code. After the building permit has been revoked, the Building Inspector, at his discretion, before issuing a new building permit, may require a bond in the favor of the Village of Millerton with sufficient surety conditioned for compliance with this chapter and all provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Village of Millerton Code and any other laws and regulations then in force, and in a sum sufficient to cover the cost of removing the building if it does not so comply.
Work to remain accessible and exposed. Work shall remain accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the Building Inspector or by an inspector authorized by the Building Inspector. The permit holder shall notify the Building Inspector when any element of work under § 91-8B is ready for inspection.
Building systems, including plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electric, underground and rough-in;
Inspection results. After inspection, the work or a portion thereof shall be noted as satisfactory as completed, or the permit holder shall be notified as to where the work fails to comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code. Work not in compliance with an applicable provision of the Uniform Code or Energy Code shall remain exposed until such work shall have been brought into compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code, reinspected, and found satisfactory as completed.
Any work not in conformity with the application, plans or specifications on the basis of which the building permit was issued; 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 posting the same upon a conspicuous portion of the building under construction and sending a copy of the same by registered or certified mail. 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, licensed design professional, 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 posting the same upon a conspicuous portion of the building under construction and sending a copy of the same by registered or 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 or penalty available to address any event described in § 91-9A, 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 § 91-18 of this chapter or under any other applicable chapter 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 certificate of occupancy shall be required for any work which is the subject of a building permit which is for structures or portions thereof to be occupied by persons 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.
Certificates of compliance shall be required for all work which is subject to a building permit but which is not for structures or portions thereof to be occupied by persons such as for mechanical installations and the construction of sheds.
Application for certificate of occupancy or compliance. The owner or his agent shall make application for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance to the Building Inspector. In the case of new construction pursuant to a project development plan, accompanying this application and before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, there shall be filed with the Building Inspector an affidavit of the registered architect or licensed professional engineer who filed the original plans, or of the registered architect or licensed professional engineer who supervised the construction of the work, or the superintendent of construction who supervised the work and who, by reason of his experience, is qualified to superintend the work for which the certificate is sought. This affidavit shall state that the approved plans of the structure for which a certificate of occupancy is sought have been examined and that the structure has been erected in accordance with approved plans and, as erected, complies with the provisions of this chapter and all other laws governing building construction, except insofar as variations therefrom have been legally authorized. Such variations shall be specified in the affidavit.
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 or certificate of compliance. In addition, where applicable, the following documents, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code, at the expense of the applicant for the certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance, shall be provided to the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance:
A written statement of structural observations and/or a final report of special inspections prepared by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector.
Flood hazard certifications by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector.
After all inspections have been completed, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance if the work which was the subject of the building permit was completed in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and Energy Code and, if applicable, that 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 Uniform Code and Energy Code.
Contents of certificate of occupancy and certificate of compliance. A certificate of occupancy and certificate of compliance shall contain the following information:
Any special conditions imposed in connection with the issuance of the permit; and
Temporary certificate of occupancy. The Building Inspector shall be permitted to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy allowing the temporary occupancy of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, prior to completion of the work which is the subject of a building permit or work required by project development plan approval, after review and approval has been given by the Board of Trustees, and only after a cash bond or letter of credit equal to 1 1/2 times the value of the work to be completed has been posted with the Village Clerk. Only the principal amount of this cash bond deposited will be refunded. However, in no event shall the Building Inspector issue a temporary certificate unless the Building Inspector determines that the building or structure, or the portion thereof covered by the temporary certificate, may be occupied safely, that any fire- and smoke-detecting or fire protection equipment which has been installed is operational, and that all required means of egress from the building or structure have been provided. The Building Inspector may include in a temporary certificate such terms and conditions as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to ensure safety or to further the purposes and intent of the Uniform Code. A temporary certificate shall be effective for a period of time, not to exceed six months, which shall be determined by the Building Inspector and specified in the temporary certificate. 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 and the Energy Code and the applicable laws and regulations of the Village of Millerton.
Revocation or suspension of certificates. If the Building Inspector determines that a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance 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.
Unsafe structures and equipment in this Village shall be identified and addressed in accordance with Chapter 72 of the Village Code, Unsafe Buildings.
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Millerton.
Any person who proposes to undertake any activity or to operate any type of building listed in this § 91-15A shall be required to obtain an operating permit prior to commencing such activity or operation.
Multiple activities. In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in § 91-15A is to be conducted at a location, the Code Enforcement Officer may require a separate operating permit for each such activity, or the Code Enforcement Officer may, in his or her discretion, issue a single operating permit to apply to all such activities.
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures being occupied as child-care facilities shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of all multiple dwellings not included in Subsection A(1), (2), or (3) of this section, shall be performed at least once every 36 months.
Inspections permitted. In addition to the inspections required by § 91-16A, 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 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 Code Enforcement Officer 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.
The Building Inspector shall not perform firesafety and property maintenance inspections of a multiple dwelling not included in Subsection A(1), (2) or (3) if OFPC performs firesafety and property maintenance inspections of such multiple dwelling at intervals not exceeding the interval specified in Subsection A(4); and
The Building Inspector shall not perform firesafety and property maintenance inspections of a nonresidential building, structure, use or occupancy not included in Subsection A(1), (2) or (3) 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(4).
Performing an inspection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in violation, and documenting the results of such inspections;
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 § 91-18;
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, 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, certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance, or temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of compliance.
Compliance orders. 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 Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a compliance order. The compliance order shall: be in writing; be dated and signed by the Building 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 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 shall cause the compliance order, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by registered or certified mail. 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 registered or certified mail; 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 knowingly violate any of the applicable provisions of this chapter, or any lawful order, notice, directive, permit or certificate of the Building Inspector made thereunder, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
The Building Inspector and any inspectors as may be appointed by the Board of Trustees shall have the authority to issue appearance tickets, under Article 150 of the Criminal Procedure Law of this state, for purposes of enforcement of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and this chapter.
Civil penalties. In addition to those penalties prescribed by the 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 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 Village.
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 § 91-9, 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 § 91-9, 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 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.
An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of this Village, 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, 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 obtained under the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, an action or proceeding may be commenced in the name of this Village, 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 section shall be commenced without the appropriate authorization from the Board of Trustees of this Village. These remedies shall be in addition to the penalties prescribed in § 91-18.
All applications submitted pursuant to this chapter shall be accompanied by the applicable fee that shall be used to cover review and administrative costs. The fees shall be set forth in the fee schedule established by resolution of the Board of Trustees in effect at the time of the application.