There is hereby established the department to
be known as the "Department of Building and Zoning" (hereinafter referred
to as "Department"). The purpose of this department is for the administration
and enforcement of the provisions of all laws, codes, rules, regulations
and orders applicable to the location, design, materials, construction,
alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, removal
and demolition of buildings, structures and appurtenances located
in the Town of Williamson.
To effectuate implementation of the Uniform
Code, the Town Board is hereby authorized, pursuant to Article 5-G
of the General Municipal Law, to contract with any municipality for
services on an as-needed basis in the administration and enforcement
of the Uniform Code.
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector
to administer and enforce the Uniform Code and all laws, codes, rules
and regulations applicable to the location, design, materials, construction,
alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, removal
and demolition of buildings, structures and appurtenances and those
applicable to fire prevention and firesafety within the Town of Williamson.
In addition to duties specified in this chapter, the Building Inspector
shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Town Board.
An Assistant Building Inspector shall act under the supervision and
direction of the Building Inspector and may exercise any portion of
the powers and duties of the Building Inspector as he may be directed
to do.
The Building Inspector shall keep permanent
official records of all transactions and activities conducted by him,
including all applications received, plans approved, permits and certificates
issued, fees charged and collected, inspection reports, rules and
regulations promulgated by the Town relating to his functions, and
notices and orders issued. All such reports shall be public information
open to public inspection during those periods established therefor
by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall make such
reports as the Town Board requires and shall report to the Town Board
all problems that arise in the administration of this chapter.