The title of this code shall be the "Village of Chestnut Ridge Uniform Fire Prevention Code."
A.
The intent of this code is to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards created by fire and explosion.
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This Code is designed to supplement and expand upon the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Should there be a discrepancy between this code and the NYS Uniform Code, the more restrictive provision shall apply.
The provisions of this code shall apply equally to new and existing conditions, except for the requirements for sprinkler and fire alarm systems in existing premises. When existing premises are renovated, converted, or added to, and the cost of such addition, conversion, or renovation equals or exceeds 50% of the assessed valuation of the premises, such premises shall be brought into full compliance with all provisions of this code. Existing conditions not in strict compliance with the terms of this code may be permitted to continue where the exceptions do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to grant a waiver for the existing condition upon the written application of the person owning the installation concerned.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall function as a Board of Appeals for all matters covered by this code. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall consist of the Fire Inspector, the Building Inspector, the local Fire Chief(s), and anyone else as designated by the local municipality such as the Chair of the Planning Board, an architect, an engineer, or a member of the Town or Village Board. All appeals shall be made, in writing, to the Bureau of Fire Prevention.