[Amended 6-27-1985 by Ord. No. 85-263; 9-23-1986 by Ord. No.
86-330; 3-20-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-71; 10-11-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-323]
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code
shall be applicable in the City of Rochester and shall also apply
to municipal construction. This chapter shall also govern plumbing
work involving engineered storm sewer systems. All other plumbing
construction shall be in accordance with the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code.
[Amended 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-341]
Applicants who have filed completed applications
for permits prior to the effective date of Building Code amendments
may conform to the Building Code previously in force. If the applicants
choose to be adjudged under the previously applicable. Building Code,
they must commence construction within three months after the effective
date of the amendments and diligently pursue construction to completion.