A. 
The purpose of this article is to provide the Town of Islip 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.
B. 
The Town of Islip previously adopted the Fire Prevention and Building Code of New York State and reaffirms the adoption as if fully stated herein.
A. 
The provisions of this article shall apply to all buildings, structures, vehicles and marine vessels within the scope of this code and to premises which shall be constructed or erected and to conditions which arise in the Town of Islip 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 code and to premises or conditions in the Town of Islip when, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Marshal, 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.