A. 
Required. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any work which is the subject of a building permit. 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.
B. 
Change of use. No change shall be made in the use or type of occupancy of an existing building, structures or portions thereof unless a certificate of occupancy authorizing such change shall have been issued by the Building Inspector.
C. 
Application. The owner or his or her agent shall make application for a certificate of occupancy. If applicable, 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 of the superintendent of construction who supervised the work and who, by reason of his or her experience, is qualified to superintend the work for which the certificate of occupancy is sought. This affidavit shall state that the deponent has examined the approved plans of the structure for which a certificate of occupancy is sought, that the structure has been erected in accordance with approved plans and, as erected, complies with the law governing building construction except insofar as variations therefrom have been legally authorized. Such variations shall be specified in the affidavit. Such application shall also be accompanied by a certificate of completion issued by the Westchester County Health Department when a septic tank has been constructed; a certificate of inspection issued by a certified electrical inspection agency for all electrical work; an as-built survey of the property signed by a licensed land surveyor; as well as all other required certificates of completion from state, county or local agencies having jurisdiction.
Before issuing a certificate of occupancy, the Building Inspector shall examine or cause to be examined all buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed for a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, demolish or change the use or occupancy; and he or she may conduct such inspections as he or she deems appropriate from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which a building permit has been issued.
A. 
When, after final inspection and payment of a fee as set forth by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees in the Master Fee Schedule, which may be amended from time to time, it is found that the proposed work has been completed in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and any applicable provisions of this 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, the Energy Code and any applicable provisions of this Code the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon the form provided by him or her. If it is found that the proposed work has not been properly completed, the Building Inspector shall refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy and shall order the work completed in conformity with the building permit and in conformity with the applicable building regulations. 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 Building Inspector, at the expense of the applicant for the certificate of occupancy, shall be provided to the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy:
(1) 
A written statement of structural observations and/or a final report of special inspections; and
(2) 
Flood hazard certifications.
B. 
Contents of certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy shall contain the following information:
(1) 
The building permit number, if any;
(2) 
The date of issuance of the building permit, if any;
(3) 
The name, address and Tax Map number of the property;
(4) 
If the certificate of occupancy is not applicable to an entire structure, a description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate of occupancy is issued;
(5) 
The use and occupancy classification of the structure;
(6) 
The type of construction of the structure;
(7) 
The assembly occupant load of the structure, if any;
(8) 
If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, a notation as to whether the sprinkler system is required;
(9) 
Any special conditions imposed in connection with the issuance of the building permit; and
(10) 
The signature of the Building Inspector and the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
C. 
A certificate of occupancy shall be issued within 30 calendar days after determining that such application for a certificate of occupancy complies with the applicable requirements of this Code and the Codes of the State of New York.
D. 
If the Building Inspector determines that a certificate of occupancy 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.
A. 
Upon request and payment of a fee as set forth by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees in the Master Fee Schedule, which may be amended from time to time, the Building Inspector may 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. However, in no event shall the Building Inspector issue a temporary certificate unless the Building Inspector determines (1) that the building or structure, or the portion thereof covered by the temporary certificate, may be occupied safely, (2) that any fire- and smoke-detecting or fire protection equipment which has been installed is operational, and (3) 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. Such certificate may be issued for a period of up to 60 days, or such longer period as the Building Inspector deems necessary under the circumstances, and may be renewed upon the payment of a second application fee as determined by the Building Inspector, provided that such temporary occupancy or use would not jeopardize health, life or property, but in no event shall the total period exceed one year. 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.
B. 
If the Building Inspector determines that a temporary certificate 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.
The chief of any fire department providing fire-fighting services for a property within the Village shall promptly notify the Building Inspector of any fire or explosion involving any structural damage, fuel-burning appliance, chimney or gas vent.
A. 
Requirements.
(1) 
Operating permits shall be required for conducting the activities or using the categories of buildings listed below:
(a) 
Manufacturing, storing or handling hazardous materials in quantities exceeding those listed in Tables 2703.1.1(1), 2703.1.1(2), 2703.1.1(3) or 2703.1.1(4) in the publication entitled "Fire Code of New York State" and incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR 1225.1;
(b) 
Hazardous processes and activities, including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial operations which produce combustible dust as a byproduct, fruit and crop ripening, and waste handling;
(c) 
Use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies;
(d) 
Buildings containing one or more areas of public assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or more; and
(e) 
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution adopted by the Village.
(2) 
Any person who proposes to undertake any activity or to operate any type of building listed in this Subsection A shall be required to obtain an operating permit prior to commencing such activity or operation.
B. 
An application for an operating permit shall be in writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector. Such application shall include such information as the Building Inspector deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Building Inspector that quantities, materials, and activities conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code. If the Building Inspector determines that tests or reports are necessary to verify conformance, such tests or reports shall be performed or provided by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector, at the expense of the applicant.
C. 
The Building Inspector shall inspect the subject premises prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
D. 
In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in Subsection A of this section is to be conducted at a location, the Building Inspector may require a separate operating permit for each such activity, or the Building Inspector may, in his or her discretion, issue a single operating permit to apply to all such activities.
E. 
Operating permits shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed, revoked, or suspended.
F. 
If the Building Inspector determines that any activity or building for which an operating permit was issued does not comply with any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, such operating permit shall be revoked or suspended.
G. 
The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 98-29 of this chapter must be paid at the time submission of an application for an operating permit, for an amended operating permit, or for reissue or renewal of an operating permit.
A. 
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of buildings and structures shall be performed by the Building Inspector or other code enforcement officer designated by the Building Inspector at the following intervals:
(1) 
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures which contain an area of public assembly shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
(2) 
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures being occupied as dormitories shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
(3) 
Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of all multiple dwellings not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) of this subsection, and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in Subsection A(1) or (2) of this subsection, shall be performed at least once every 36 months.
B. 
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 Building Inspector or other code enforcement officer designated by the Building Inspector at any time upon:
(1) 
The request of the owner of the property to be inspected or an authorized agent of such owner;
(2) 
Receipt by the Building Inspector of a written statement alleging that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or any applicable provisions of the Village Code exist; or
(3) 
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, the Energy Code and any applicable provisions of the Village 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. 
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.
D. 
The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 98-29 of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by OFPC.
The Building Inspector shall 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, any applicable provision of the Village Code or any other chapter or regulation adopted for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code. The process for responding to a complaint shall include such of the following steps as the Building Inspector may deem to be appropriate:
A. 
Performing an inspection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in violation, and documenting the results of such inspection;
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 this chapter;
C. 
If appropriate, issuing a stop-work order;
D. 
If a violation which was found to exist is abated or corrected, performing an inspection to ensure that the violation has been abated or corrected, preparing a final written report reflecting such abatement or correction, and filing such report with the complainant, the owner of the property, the Mayor and the Village Board of Trustees.
A. 
There shall be a fee charged which shall accompany each application for the issuance of building permits, amended building permits, renewed building permits, certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates of occupancy, renewed temporary certificates of occupancy, operating permits, firesafety and property maintenance inspections, demolition and blasting permits, plumbing permits, and other actions of the Building Department described in or contemplated by this chapter. Any such fee shall be as set forth by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees in the Master Fee Schedule as same may be amended. The fee for a renewed building permit may be waived by the Building Inspector where the applicant is a municipal entity and the project includes a demonstrated public purpose or benefit such as development of affordable housing, environmental protection measures or traffic abatement.
[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
B. 
Building permits. The applicant shall receive from the Building Inspector a statement as to the amount of the fee to be paid, and the applicant shall deposit with the Building Inspector such amount and shall receive from the Building Inspector a receipt for such amount. Upon completion of the building, the applicant shall file with the Building Inspector, on a form furnished by the Building Inspector, an affidavit of cost of such building. The Building Inspector shall determine the new fees in accordance with this section, and, if such new fee is a larger amount, the applicant shall pay in the manner prescribed in this section the difference between the fee so determined and the fee originally paid.
C. 
Appeals to Zoning Board of Appeals. In the event that a permit shall be issued or in the event that an appeal shall be taken to the Zoning Board of Appeals after the denial of the application for a permit by the Building Inspector, the fee paid upon the filing of the application for the permit shall be retained by the Village and shall not be refunded.