This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code") and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the "Energy Code") in the Town of Washington. This chapter is adopted pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, other state law, or other section of this Chapter 74, Construction Codes, Uniform, of the Town of Washington Code (the "Town Building Code"), all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
For the purposes of this chapter of the Town of Washington the following words shall have the meanings contained herein:
BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Building Inspector appointed pursuant to § 74-3B of this chapter.
BUILDING PERMIT
A permit issued pursuant to Article III of this chapter. The term "building permit" shall also include a building permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A certificate issued pursuant to Article VI of this chapter.
CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
The Building Inspector and all inspectors.
COMPLIANCE ORDER
An order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to § 74-53 of this chapter.
ENERGY CODE
The New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
INSPECTOR
An inspector appointed pursuant to § 74-3D of this chapter.
OPERATING PERMIT
A permit issued pursuant to Article VIII of this chapter. The term "operating permit" shall also include an operating permit that is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
PERMIT HOLDER
The person to whom a building permit has been issued.
PERSON
An individual, corporation, limited-liability company, partnership, limited partnership, business trust, estate, trust, association, or any other legal or commercial entity of any kind or description.
STOP-WORK ORDER
An order issued pursuant to Article V of this chapter.
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE
A certificate issued pursuant to § 74-27 of this chapter.
TOWN BUILDING CODE
This chapter of the Town of Washington Code, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
UNIFORM CODE
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
ZONING CODE
Chapter 165, Zoning, of the Town of Washington Code.