Any person who proposes to undertake any activity or to operate any type of building listed in this § 74-39 shall be required to obtain an operating permit prior to commencing such activity or operation.
A. 
Manufacturing, storing or handling hazardous materials in quantities exceeding those listed in Tables 5003.1.1(1), (2), (3) or (4) in the publication entitled "Fire Code of New York State" and incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR 1225.1;
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
B. 
Hazardous processes and activities, including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial operations which produce combustible dust as a by-product, fruit and crop ripening, and waste handling;
C. 
Use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies;
D. 
Buildings containing one or more areas of public assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or more; and
E. 
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution adopted by the Town Board.
An application for an operating permit shall be in writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector. Such application shall include such information as the Building Inspector deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Building Inspector that quantities, materials, and activities conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code. If the Building Inspector determines that tests or reports are necessary to verify conformance, such tests or reports shall be performed or provided by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector, at the expense of the applicant.
The Building Inspector, or an inspector authorized by the Building Inspector, shall inspect the subject premises prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in § 74-39 of this chapter is to be conducted at a location, the Building Inspector may require a separate operating permit for each such activity, or the Building Inspector may, in his or her discretion, issue a single operating permit to apply to all such activities.
Operating permits shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed, revoked, or suspended.
If the Building Inspector determines that any activity or building for which an operating permit was issued does not comply with any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, such operating permit shall be revoked or suspended.