When required. No building shall be occupied in whole or in part
prior to the issuance of a certificate of construction records clearance
(CRC); A CRC shall be required prior to the sale of any residential
or commercial structure and prior to the rental of any tenant space
in a commercial structure within the Borough.
Transfer of title between husband and wife, whether or not relating
to divorce, or between former spouses if the transfer is incident
to an order or judgment from any court of competent jurisdiction.
Transfer of title by or to an executor, administrator or court order,
which affects a distribution of a descendant's estate in accordance
with the provisions of the descendant's will or, the interstate
laws of the state.
Responsibility. No owner shall permit the sale of a residential or
commercial premises or rental of commercial premises covered under
this section unless the requisite CRC has been issued. No purchaser
or tenant shall occupy any premise covered under this section until
the requisite CRC has been issued. Owners and commercial tenants shall
be jointly and separately responsible for failure to obtain the requisite
CRC required hereunder. The owner or his authorized agent shall submit
a written application and payment of fees at least 10 business days
prior to the change of ownership and/or occupancy on the form provided
by the Borough.
Pre-occupancy records inspection. Prior to the issuance of any such
certificate for any transaction, the enforcing agency shall conduct
a records inspection to ensure that there are no open construction
permits on subject premises. Should there be open permits on subject
premises, all final inspections and prior approvals shall be obtained
and appropriate uniform construction code certificates shall be issued
prior to issuance of the CRC.
Violations and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating
any provision of this section shall, upon conviction, be punishable
by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment for a period not exceeding
90 days and/or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.