[Adopted 2-20-1981 by L.L No. 1-1981 (Ch. 16A of the 1969 Code)]
This article shall provide the basic method
for administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code in the Town of Binghamton and shall establish
powers, duties and responsibilities in connection therewith.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003; 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 15-2015]
The Building Official is hereby designated to
administer and enforce the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code within the Town of Binghamton, which the Town Board hereby adopts
for the Town of Binghamton. The Town of Binghamton hereby adopts all
provisions of the New York State Building and Maintenance Code and
applicable reference standards, including as hereinafter amended or
modified.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
The Building Official may adopt rules and regulations
for the administration and enforcement of the State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code. Such rules and regulations shall not conflict with
the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, this article
or any other provision of law.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
A. The Building Official shall conduct periodic inspections
for compliance with the provisions of the State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code. Such inspections may be made at any reasonable
time.
B. If entrance to make an inspection is refused or cannot
be obtained, the Building Official may apply for a warrant to make
an inspection to any court of competent jurisdiction.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
The Building Official shall keep official records
of all permits, inspection reports, recommendations, complaints and
violation orders.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
A building or structure or part thereof which is an imminent danger to life and safety to the public as a result of a fire or explosion is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to the procedures for repair or removal as set forth in Chapter
106, Buildings, Dangerous or Unsafe, of the Town Code.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
A. The Town of Binghamton hereby empowers the existing
Town of Binghamton Zoning Board of Appeals to act as a review board
to vary or modify, in whole or in part, any provision or requirement
of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code where practical
difficulties or unnecessary hardships may result from enforcement
thereof; provided, however, that any such variance or modification
shall be consistent with the spirit of the code and not inconsistent
with the requirements of Article 18 of the Executive Law.
B. The Building Official shall obtain a copy of the review
board's decision for his records.
[Adopted 8-13-2013 by L.L. No. 23-2015]
It is the goal of the Town of Binghamton to have a firesafe
community in which all can live and work safely. This is accomplished
through teamwork with the business and property owners and through
public education. The Town of Binghamton shall perform firesafety
inspections on buildings throughout the Town of Binghamton. Fire inspections
are performed to ensure that the places where the residents and the
public live, work, or visit are in compliance with all the fire prevention
codes. These inspections help to make the Town of Binghamton a safer
community.
Fire prevention code requirements include, but are not limited
to:
C. Evacuation and firesafety plans.
D. Building address numbers display.
E. No extension cords used for permanent wiring.
F. No open or exposed electrical wiring.
G. Fire extinguishers maintained.
H. Fire alarms and life safety systems maintained.
I. Sprinkler systems maintained.
J. Emergency lights maintained.