This chapter shall be known as the "Town of Verona Local Law
for the Administration and Enforcement of the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code."
There exists in the Town of Verona buildings and structures
which are or may become substandard, unsanitary or deteriorated; and
which could, in the absence of minimal fire prevention measures and
building construction standards, pose hazards to the general health,
safety and welfare of local residents. This chapter is designed to
promote an orderly and efficient means to protect Town of Verona residents
from such hazards, as well as to protect private and public investments
and the revenues derived from such investments.
The Enforcement Officer, upon completion of an inspection and
determination that the dwelling, structure or use so inspected complies
with the applicable provisions of the State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code, shall issue a certificate of occupancy or certificate
of inspection. Such certificate of occupancy or certificate of inspection
shall specify, at a minimum, the name and address of the person issued
the certificate, the address of the dwelling or structure inspected,
the use for which the certificate is issued, the date of inspection
and certificate issuance, any conditions relevant or required as part
of the issuance and the signature of the Enforcement Officer.
Access to buildings and premises by the Enforcement Officer
to conduct inspections shall only be made after reasonable prior notice
has been given to the owner or authorized representative.
Any owner or authorized representative of buildings or premises
affected by the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or
this chapter may appeal to the Regional Board of Review for this region
the following actions:
A. The determination of the Enforcement Officer of a violation
of the code.
B. The application of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code where practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship
may result.
The Town Board hereby designates the Regional Board of Review
for this region to act as the Board of Review for purposes of hearing
appeals from decisions of the Enforcement Officer, or for appeals
from strict compliance with the provisions of the State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code.
The Town Board may, after public notice and publication at least
five days prior to the effective date thereof (in a newspaper of general
circulation within the Town), adopt such further procedural/administrative
rules and regulations as the Board deems reasonable to carry out the
provisions of this chapter. The Enforcement Officer may make recommendations
to the Town Board to adopt, amend or appeal such rules and regulations
as they may relate to efficient administration and enforcement of
the provisions 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 chapter or any other provision
of law.
Fees to cover the cost of inspections provided for by the terms
of this chapter shall be established by the Town Board. These fee
amounts may be recommended by the Enforcement Officer.