No building or structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, structurally altered or moved until a permit therefor has been issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to Chapter 50.
[Added 7-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
A. 
In addition to the provisions of Code Chapters 50 and 74, regarding building construction and fire prevention, all new residential buildings, including one-family dwellings, shall have a fire sprinkler system conforming to current national fire protection association (NFPA) standards.
B. 
Prior to issuance of a building permit, each builder shall submit two sets of proposed plans to the Building Inspector depicting the fire sprinkler system. These plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed New York State professional engineer, NICET (Level 3 or above) or a licensed New York State fire protection engineer.
C. 
For any existing building, structure or occupancy, except a one- or two-family residence, which does not contain a sprinkler system conforming to NFPA standards where the total floor area is increased by 50% or more or for which the cost of any alterations, additions or repairs made within a six-month period exceeds 50% of the cost of replacement of the building at the beginning of that six-month period or where the use is converted to an A occupancy, as defined by the Uniform Code, and NFPA, plans shall be submitted in accordance with § 150-186.1B and a fire sprinkler system shall be installed.
D. 
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for occupancy or use of any residential building, structure or portion thereof required to have a fire sprinkler system unless such system is installed, inspected, tested, and approved in accordance with NFPA standards.
[Added 7-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
In addition to the provisions of Code Chapter 50, regarding building construction, all new commercial construction of plumbing and electrical systems shall be performed by plumbers and electricians licensed in the State of New York. Alternatively, such construction shall be supervised, inspected, and certified by plumbers and electricians licensed in the State of New York.
The Building Inspector shall, at reasonable times, be permitted access to premises and buildings erected or in the course of erection, for the purpose of determining whether or not the provisions of this chapter or any approval made pursuant thereto have been or are being complied with.