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 this Town of Newburgh. This chapter is adopted pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, other state law, or other section of this chapter, all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
In this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings shown in this section:
An area in any building, or in any portion of a building, that is primarily used or intended to be used for gathering 50 or more persons for uses, including, but not limited to, amusement, athletic, entertainment, social, or other recreational functions; patriotic, political, civic, educational, or religious functions; food or drink consumption; awaiting transportation; or similar purposes.
A building permit, construction permit, demolition permit, or other permit that authorizes the performance of work. The term "building permit" shall also include a building permit which is renewed, amended, or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
A document issued by the Town stating that work was done in compliance with approved construction documents and the Codes.
A document issued by the Town certifying that the building or structure, or portion thereof, complies with the approved construction documents that have been submitted to, and approved by, the Town, and indicating that the building or structure, or portion thereof, is in a condition suitable for occupancy.
The Code Compliance Supervisor, Code Enforcement Officers and all inspectors.
The Uniform Code and Energy Code.
A third-party inspector who has the proper credentials to perform electrical inspections that confirm compliance with the National Electric Code, the Codes, local municipal codes and any electrical utility specifications that may supersede portions of the aforementioned codes.
The New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code adopted pursuant to Article 11 of the Energy Law.
The 2020 Fire Code of New York State as currently incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1225.
A solid, liquid, or gas associated with semiconductor manufacturing that has a degree-of-hazard rating in health, flammability, or instability of Class 3 or 4, as ranked by NFPA 704 (Standard Systems for Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response), and which is used directly in research, laboratory, or production processes which have, as their end product, materials that are not hazardous.
Vehicles that contain cooking equipment that produces smoke or grease-laden vapors for the purpose of preparing and serving food to the public. Vehicles intended for private recreation shall not be considered mobile food preparation vehicles.
A permit issued pursuant to § 71-10 of this chapter. The term "operating permit" shall also include an operating permit which is renewed, amended, or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
The person to whom a building permit has been issued.
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.
The 2020 Property Maintenance Code of New York State as currently incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1226.
The 2020 Residential Code of New York State as currently incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1220.
The reconstruction, replacement, or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance or to correct damage.
An order issued pursuant to § 71-7 of this chapter.
A building used, in whole or in part, for the collection, storage, or processing of maple sap into maple syrup and/or maple sugar.
A certificate issued pursuant to Subdivision D of § 71-8 of this chapter.
The Town of Newburgh