The Town Board of the Town of Fort Edward, pursuant to Section 1 of
Chapter 707 of the laws of 1981 (Executive Law § 381, Subdivision
2), now formally adopts this chapter to be known as "A Local Law Authorizing
Town Administration and Enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code."
This chapter is hereby enacted pursuant to the authority granted by
§ 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law.
This chapter shall provide the method for administration and enforcement
of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (hereinafter
the "code") in the Town of Fort Edward and shall establish powers, duties
and responsibilities in connection therewith.
[Amended 6-13-2005 by L.L. No. 6-2005]
All new construction, alterations, improvements, removal or demolition
of any building or structure, and the installation of any heating equipment,
system or component and the installation of any in-ground or aboveground swimming
pool shall be in compliance with the most recent edition of the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, prepared by the New York State
Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
