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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 156', '§ 807', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 256', '§ 382', '§ 382', 'art 1203']

Town of Bergen, NY Construction Codes, Uniform
Town of Bergen 12-30-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006. Amendments noted where
Environmental quality review — See Ch. 268.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 275.
Freshwater wetlands — See Ch. 282.
Stormwater management and erosion control — See Ch. 425.
Chapter 256: Construction Codes, Uniform
Construction Code (the Energy Code) in the Town of Bergen. This chapter
A permit issued pursuant to § 256-4 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 § 256-7B of this chapter.
The Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to § 256-3B of this chapter.
An order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 256-15A of this chapter.
An inspector appointed pursuant to § 256-3D of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 256-10 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 § 256-6 of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 256-7D of this chapter.
certificates and operating permits, and to include in building permits,
permitted under any provision of this chapter;
(6) To issue orders pursuant to § 256-15A, Compliance orders, of this chapter;
(8) To collect fees as set by the Town Board of the Town
of Bergen;
(10) In consultation with this Town's attorney, to
the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and this chapter, or to abate or
(11) To exercise all other powers and fulfill all
other duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Officer by this chapter.
the Town Board. The Code Enforcement Officer shall possess background
experience related to building construction or fire prevention and
Board to act under the supervision and direction of the Code Enforcement
A. Building permits required. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, a building permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit. 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. No person shall commence any work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
(1) Construction or installation of one-story detached
structures associated with one- or two-family dwellings or multiple
single-family dwellings (townhouses) which are used for tool and storage
sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the gross floor area does
not exceed 150 square feet;
(2) Installation of swings and other playground equipment
(3) Installation of swimming pools associated with a one-
or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings where such
(4) Installation of fences which are not part of an enclosure
surrounding a swimming pool;
(5) Construction of retaining walls, unless such walls
(6) Construction of temporary motion-picture, television
(7) Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other
of egress; or the rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner
be performed or by an authorized agent of the owner. The application
the Uniform Code and the Energy Code. The application shall include
or be accompanied by the following information and documentation:
prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code;
(5) Also, where applicable, flood hazard certificates
prepared in accordance with the Uniform Code; and (6) At least two sets of construction documents (drawings
Education Law and for all single- and two-family residences;
H. Work to be performed in accordance with construction
documents. All work shall be performed in accordance with the construction
documents 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 Code Enforcement
Officer of any change occurring during the course of the work. The
building permit shall contain such a directive. If the Code Enforcement
Officer 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.
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.
K. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 256-16, 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.
D. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 256-16, Fees, 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 § 256-15, Enforcement; penalties for offenses, 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.
to completion of the work which is the subject of a building permit.
F. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 256-16, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a certificate of occupancy/certificate of compliance or for a temporary certificate.
services for a property within the Town of Bergen shall promptly notify
structural damage, electrical fire or damage, fuel-burning appliance,
chimney or gas vent.
Procedures regarding unsafe buildings, structures
and equipment shall be identified and addressed in accordance with
procedures now in effect or as hereafter amended from time to time.
materials in quantities exceeding those listed in Table 2703.1.1(1),
2703.1.1(2), 2703.1.1(3) or 2703.1.1(4) in the publication entitled
NYCRR 1225.1;
by resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Bergen.
remain in effect until reissued, renewed, revoked or suspended or
may be issued for a specified period of time consistent with local
G. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 256-16, 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.
buildings or structures which contain an area of public assembly at
intervals not to exceed one year.
all multiple dwellings and all nonresidential occupancies at intervals
consistent with local conditions, but in no event shall such intervals
exceed one year for dormitory buildings and three years for all other
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 Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector designated by the Code Enforcement Officer 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 Code Enforcement Officer of any other information, reasonably believed by the 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.
C. OFPC inspections. Nothing in this section or in any
other provision of this chapter shall supersede, limit or impair the
powers, duties and responsibilities of the New York State Office of
Fire Prevention and Control ("OFPC") and the New York State Fire Administrator
under Executive Law § 156-e and Education Law § 807-b.
(1) The 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 Code Enforcement Officer shall not perform firesafety
and property maintenance inspections of a building or structure occupied
as a dormitory if OFPC performs firesafety and property maintenance
inspections of such building or structure at least once every 12 months;
D. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 256-16, 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.
Code, this chapter, or any other local law, ordinance or regulation
activities alleged to be in violation, and documenting the results
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 § 256-15, Enforcement; penalties for offenses, of this chapter;
(8) All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 256-4 through 256-12, inclusive, of this chapter; and
A. The Code Enforcement Officer shall annually submit to the Town Board of the Town of Bergen 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 § 256-13, Recordkeeping, of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
to the Secretary of State, on behalf of the Town of Bergen, on a form
prescribed by the Secretary of State, a report of the activities of
the Town of Bergen relative to administration and enforcement of the
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
shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of the Town
instituted in the name of the Town of Bergen, 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/certificate of compliance, temporary
to any provision of this chapter. In particular, but not by way of
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 the Town of
Bergen, in the Supreme Court or in any other court having the requisite
jurisdiction, to obtain an order directing the removal of the building
or structure or an abatement of the condition in violation of such
provisions. No action or proceeding described in this subsection shall
be commenced without the appropriate authorization from the Town Board
of the Town of Bergen.
E. 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 § 256-6, 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 § 256-6, 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.
of the Town Board of the Town of Bergen. Such fee schedule may thereafter
The Town Board of the Town of Bergen may, by
resolution, authorize the Town Board of the Town of Bergen to enter
into an agreement, in the name of the Town of Bergen, with other governments
to carry out the terms of this chapter, provided that such agreement
does not violate any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code,
Part 1203 of Title 19 of the NYCRR, or any other applicable law.