This article provides the Town of Colonie with rules and regulations to improve public safety by promoting the control of fire hazards; regulating the installation, use and maintenance of equipment; regulating the use of structures, premises and open areas; providing for the abatement of fire hazards; and setting forth standards for compliance with and achievement of these objectives.
A.
This article adopts the New York State Fire Code and all of its incorporated and referenced standards and guides. The same are hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set out at length herein.
B.
The adopted edition of the New York State Fire Code and its incorporated and referenced standards and codes shall be available for viewing by the public for reasonable periods of time, during regular business hours of the Town of Colonie. Copies of portions of the codes and standards shall be available from the Division of Fire Services at the prevailing cost per page for photocopies.
A.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all buildings, structures, vehicles and marine vessels within the scope of this chapter and to premises which shall be constructed or erected and to conditions which arise in the Town of Colonie after the effective date hereof.
B.
The provisions of this article shall also apply to existing buildings, structures, vehicles and marine vessels within the scope of this chapter and to premises or conditions in the Town of Colonie when, in the opinion of the Chief, they constitute a distinct fire hazard to life or the property of others.
This article is intended to be used in conjunction with existing laws, and nothing in this article shall be construed as rendering other applicable laws invalid. Where no law exists or where existing laws are silent in any area where this article sets forth specific provisions, the provisions of this article shall apply. In any situation where a conflict exists between a provision of this article and any existing law, the more restrictive requirement shall prevail, unless otherwise specified.