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Timestamp: 2020-02-25 19:42:13
Document Index: 553716674

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 382', '§ 382']

Town of Tuxedo, NY Building Construction Administration
§ 37-1 Purpose and Intent.
§ 37-3 Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors.
§ 37-4 Building permits.
§ 37-5 Construction inspections.
§ 37-6 Stop-work orders.
§ 37-7 Certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance.
§ 37-8 Notification regarding fire or explosion.
§ 37-9 Unsafe building and structures.
§ 37-10 Operating permits.
§ 37-11 Firesafety; property maintenance inspections.
§ 37-12 Complaints.
§ 37-13 Recordkeeping.
§ 37-14 Program review and reporting.
§ 37-15 Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 37-16 Fees.
§ 37-17 Intermunicipal agreements.
§ 37-18 Interpretation of provisions; Town liability.
Chapter 37 Building Construction Administration
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Tuxedo 10-12-1977 by L.L. No. 11-1977; amended in its entirety 2-27-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Protection of home buyers — See Ch. 61.
A permit issued pursuant to § 37-4 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 § 37-7B of this chapter.
The Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to § 37-3B of this chapter.
An order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 37-15A of this chapter.
An inspector appointed pursuant to § 37-3D of this chapter.
A permit issued pursuant to § 37-10 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 § 37-6 of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 37-7D of this chapter.
To issue orders pursuant to Subsection A of § 37-15 (Enforcement; penalties for offenses) of this chapter;
In consultation with this Town's attorney and approval of the Town Board, to pursue such legal actions and proceedings as may be necessary to enforce the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and this chapter, or to abate or correct conditions not in compliance with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter; and
One or more inspectors may be appointed the Town Board to act under the supervision and direction of the Code Enforcement Officer and to assist the Code Enforcement Officer in the exercise of the powers and fulfillment of the duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Officer by this chapter. 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.
Temporary structures not creating issues of public safety;
Construction of retaining walls less than two feet high unless such walls support a surcharge or impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids;
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 § 37-4D(5). 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 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.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 37-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a building permit, for an amended building permit, or for renewal of a building permit.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 37-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
Effect of stop-work order. Upon the issuance of a stop-work order, the owner of the affected property, the permit holder and any other person performing, taking part in or assisting in the work shall immediately cease all work which is the subject of the stop-work order. Where such stop-work order implicates issues regarding due process of law, an appeal may be made to the Town Board in care of the Town Supervisor.
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 § 37-15 (Enforcement; penalties for offenses) 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.
Certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance required. A certificate of occupancy/certificate of compliance shall be required for any work which is the subject of a building permit and for all structures and 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/certificate of compliance.
Issuance of certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a certificate of occupancy/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, 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. The Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector authorized by the Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the building, structure or work prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy/certificate of compliance. In addition, where applicable, the following documents, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Code Enforcement Officer, at the expense of the applicant for the certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance, shall be provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of the certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance:
Contents of certificates of occupancy/certificates of compliance shall contain the following information:
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 37-16 (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.
The chief of any entity providing fire-fighting services for a property within this Town shall promptly notify the Code Enforcement Officer of any fire or explosion involving any structural damage, fuel-burning appliance, chimney or gas vent.
Unsafe structures and equipment in this Town shall be identified and addressed in accordance with the procedures established by Chapter 39 of this Code, as now in effect or as hereafter amended from time to time.
Operating permits shall be required for conducting the activities or using the categories of buildings listed below. All such activities and/or uses shall obtain site plan approval from the Town Planning Board prior to obtaining an operating permit:
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 37-16 (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.
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 37-16 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time each inspection is performed pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall, as appropriate, endeavor to review and investigate complaints which allege or assert the existence of conditions or activities that fail to comply with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any other Chapter or regulation adopted for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code. The review and investigation of complaints shall be a part of an overall enforcement strategy. The process for responding to a complaint shall include such of the following steps as the Code Enforcement Officer may deem to be appropriate:
If a violation is found to exist, providing the owner of the affected property and any other person who may be responsible for the violation with notice of the violation and opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation, or otherwise proceeding in the manner described in § 37-15 (Enforcement; penalties for offenses) of this chapter;
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 37-4 through 37-12, inclusive, of this chapter; and
The Code Enforcement Officer shall regularly, as required, submit to the Town Board of this Town 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 § 37-13 (Recordkeeping) of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the compliance order, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by mail. The Code Enforcement Officer 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 mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the compliance order.
Civil penalties. In addition to those penalties prescribed by state law, any person who violates any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter, or any term or condition of any building permit, certificate of occupancy/certificate of compliance, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit or other notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any provision of this chapter, shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each day or part thereof during which such violation continues unless a higher penalty is provided elsewhere. The civil penalties provided by this subsection shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of this Town.
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 § 37-6 (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 § 37-6 (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.
All services and/or inspections provided and/or permits and certificates issued pursuant to this chapter are for code enforcement purposes only in accordance with the general duty of the Town to provide for the public health safety and welfare. No person may rely upon any such services, inspections, permits, and/or certificates for purposes of assuring compliance with the law, rules, or regulations, or for determining the quality and/or safety of any building, structure, or use, or for any other purpose. No Town officer, employee or agent is authorized to create any special duty to any person for any purposes whatsoever. The Town, its officers, employees, and agents, shall by no means be held liable in relation to any provision or enforcement of this chapter.