Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish,
impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, county
or state or existing requirements of any other provision of local
laws or ordinances of the Village or county or state laws and regulations.
In the case of a conflict between this chapter and other regulations,
that which sets the more stringent requirement shall prevail.
The Superintendent of Buildings is authorized
to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition
of dwellings and to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the
public. The Superintendent of Buildings or his designated representative
is authorized to enter, upon the consent of the owner, any rental
dwelling unit or premises at any reasonable time during daylight hours
or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency, without
consent of the owner, for the purpose of performing his duties under
this chapter.
The Superintendent of Buildings or his designated
representative is authorized to make application to the Village Court
or the District Court of Nassau County for the issuance of a search
warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered
by this chapter where the owner refuses or fails to allow an inspection
of its rental premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe
that a violation of this chapter has occurred. The application for
a search warrant shall in all respects comply with the applicable
laws of the State of New York.
Nothing in this chapter, except for provisions
concerning emergency inspections, shall be deemed to authorize the
Superintendent of Buildings or his authorized representative to conduct
an inspection of any premises subject to this chapter without the
consent of the owner of the premises and without a warrant duly issued
by an appropriate court.
No sleeping unit shall be rented or offered
for rent in any cellar or basement.