Permits and/or certificates as required by § 98-30 shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal. Permits shall at all times be kept on the premises designated therein and shall at all times be subject to inspection by any official of the Department of Community Development.
A.
Fees for the issuance of permits and certificates
shall be collected by the Town Clerk, and checks and money orders
may be made payable to the Town of Irondequoit.
B.
Operating permits shall be required for the operation and/or maintenance of the following activities. Such permits shall be valid for the period of time so stated on said permit, and the fees for such permits shall be as set forth from time to time as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, § 1-18.
(1)
Manufacturing, storing, or handling hazardous materials
in quantities exceeding those listed in Tables 2703.1.1(1), 2703.1.1(2),
2703.1.1(3), or 2703.1.1(4) in the Fire Code and incorporated by reference
in 19 NYCRR 1225.1.
(2)
Hazardous processes and activities, including but
not limited to commercial and industrial operations which produce
combustible dust as a byproduct, fruit and crop ripening, and waste
handling.
(3)
Use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies.
(4)
Buildings containing one or more areas of public assembly
with an occupant load of 100 persons or more.
(5)
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may
pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined
by resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Irondequoit.
(6)
To conduct any carnivals and fairs.
(7)
Compressed gases: storage, use, or handling at normal
temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the
amounts listed in the Fire Code, with the exception of vehicles equipped
for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
(9)
Cutting and welding operations.
(10)
Exhibits and trade shows.
(11)
The manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of
any quantity of explosive, explosive material, fireworks, or pyrotechnic
special effects within the scope of Chapter 33 of the Fire Code.
(12)
The use and handling of pyrotechnic special effects
material.
(13)
The use or operation of fire hydrants and valves intended
for fire-suppression purposes which are installed on water systems
and accessible to a fire apparatus road that is open to or generally
used by the public, with the exception of use or operation by authorized
persons.
(14)
Flammable and combustible liquids:
(a)
To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation
within facilities of flammable or combustible liquids. This requirement
shall not apply to the off-site transportation in pipelines regulated
by the Department of Transportation, nor does it apply to piping systems.
(b)
To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess
of five gallons in a building or in excess of 10 gallons outside of
a building, except that a permit is not required for:
[1]
Storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel
tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or
mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in the opinion of the Fire
Marshal, would cause an unsafe condition.
[2]
Storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes, or
similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance,
painting, or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days.
(c)
To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA
liquids in excess of 25 gallons in a building or in excess of 60 gallons
outside of a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with
oil-burning equipment.
(d)
To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks,
plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries
and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are
produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
(e)
To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable
or combustible liquids.
(15)
Hazardous materials: to store, transport on site,
dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts
listed in the Fire Code.
(16)
Hot-work operations, including but not limited to:
(a)
Public exhibitions and demonstrations where
hot work is conducted.
(b)
Use of portable hot-work equipment inside a
structure, with the exception of work that is conducted under a building
permit.
(c)
Fixed-site hot work such as welding booths.
(d)
Hot work conducted within a hazardous fire area.
(e)
When approved, the Fire Marshal shall issue
a permit to carry out a hot-work program. This program allows approved
personnel to regulate their facility's hot-work operations. The approved
personnel shall be trained in the firesafety aspects denoted in the
Fire Code and shall be responsible for issuing permits requiring compliance
with the requirements found in the Fire Code. These permits shall
be issued only to approved personnel for hot-work operations under
their supervision.
(17)
LP gas: storage and use of LP gas, with the exception
of individual containers with a water capacity of 500 gallons or less
serving occupancies in Group R-3.
(18)
Open burning: for the kindling or maintaining of an
open fire or fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public
or private ground, with the exception of recreational fires as defined
in the Fire Code. Instructions and stipulations or the permit shall
be adhered to.
(19)
Open flames and candles: to remove paint with a torch,
to use a torch or open-flame device in a hazardous fire area, or to
use open flames or candles in connection with assembly areas, dining
areas of restaurants or drinking establishments.
(20)
Private fire hydrants: for the removal from service,
use or operation of private fire hydrants, with the exception of private
industry with trained maintenance personnel, private fire brigade,
or fire departments, to maintain, test, and use private hydrants.
(21)
Repair garages and service stations: operation of
repair garages, and automotive, marine and fleet service stations.
(22)
Spraying or dipping: to conduct a spraying or dipping
operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the application
of combustible powders regulated by the Fire Code.
(23)
Battery systems: stationary lead-acid battery systems
having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons used for facility
standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supplies.
(24)
Outdoor seating: to conduct and maintain outdoor seating
associated with a food service business or other seasonal business
for a period not more than six months.
(25)
Multiple-residency dwellings (three dwelling units
or more); R-2 Residential occupancies containing more than two dwelling
units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature.
(26)
Elevators: a moving platform or cage for carrying
passengers or freight from one level to another, as in a building.
(28)
Automatic fire-suppression systems: any fire sprinkler
system, fire standpipe system, commercial cooking hood fire-suppression
system, canopy or fuel facility fire-suppression system or similar
device or system.
(29)
Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment.
(30)
Professional services: A business, firm, corporation
or person having special education, training, skills or requiring
a certificate or license to conduct any service, maintenance, inspections,
repairs, alterations, modifications or similar work on any listed
and required fire-protection system.
C.
Construction permits shall be required for the following. The fees for such permits shall be as set forth from time to time as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, § 1-18.
(1)
Automatic fire-suppression systems: installation,
modification, alteration, or the removal of any fire sprinkler system,
fire standpipe system, commercial cooking hood fire-suppression system,
canopy or fuel facility fire suppression system or similar device
or system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not
considered a modification and does not require a permit.
(2)
Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment:
installation, modification, alteration or the removal of such a system
and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this
code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
(3)
Private fire hydrant(s), fire pumps and related equipment:
installation of, modification of or alteration to, and the removal
of fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, and
generators. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is
not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
(4)
Installation, removal, alteration or repair of any
tank, pump, pipeline or vessel for the storage, use or dispensing
of flammable or combustible liquids.
(a)
To repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation
of flammable or combustible liquids.
(b)
To install, construct, or alter tank vehicles,
equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing stations,
refineries, distilleries, and similar facilities where flammable and
combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored,
dispensed, or used.
(c)
To install, alter, remove, abandon, place temporarily
out of service, or otherwise dispose of an underground, protected
aboveground or aboveground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
(d)
To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an
underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any means
other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for
dispensing purposes.
(e)
To change the type of contents stored in a flammable
or combustible liquid tank to a material which poses a greater hazard
than that for which the tank was designed or constructed.
(5)
Hazardous materials: to install, repair damage to,
abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, or close or substantially
modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter 27 of
the Fire Code, when the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed
the amounts listed in said code, with the exceptions of routine maintenance
and for emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, for
which an application for a permit shall be made within two working
days of commencement of work.
(6)
LP gas: installation or modification to an LP gas
system. Storage and use of LP gas, with the exception of individual
containers with a water capacity of 500 gallons or less serving occupancies
in Group R-3.
(7)
Spraying or dipping: installation or modification
to a spray room, dip tank or booth.
(8)
Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies:
to erect an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having
an area in excess of 200 square feet or a canopy in excess of 400
square feet, with the following exceptions:
(a)
Tents used exclusively for recreational camping
purposes.
(b)
Funeral tents and curtains or extensions attached
thereto, when used for funeral services.
(c)
Fabric canopies and awnings open on all sides
which comply with all of the following: Individual canopies shall
have a maximum size of 700 square feet; the aggregate area of multiple
canopies placed side by side without a fire break clearance of 12
feet shall not exceed 700 square feet total; and a minimum clearance
of 12 feet to structures and other tents shall be maintained.
(9)
Emergency and standby power systems: to install any
emergency and standby power system in accordance with laws, code,
rules, regulations, or recognized good standards.
(10)
Solid-fuel-burning appliances, gas-vented appliances,
chimney relining, chimney reconstruction, flue installation and/or
flue reconstruction.
(11)
Any roof repair or replacement using any form of heat-generating
equipment or process or application of roof coverings with the use
of an open-flame device.
D.
The Fire Marshal may waive the fees for any buildings
or installation occupied or operated by the Town of Irondequoit or
other division of government.
A.
The following permits and certificates shall be obtained from the Department of Community Development. Fees for the issuance of permits and certificates shall be collected by the Town Clerk, and checks and money orders may be payable to the Town of Irondequoit. The fees shall be set as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, § 1-18.
(2)
Townhouses.
(3)
Two-family dwellings.
(4)
Multiple dwellings.
(5)
Commercial/industrial.
(6)
Residential additions.
(a)
One-story with crawl space.
(b)
One-story with full basement.
(c)
Two-story with crawl space.
(d)
Two-story with full basement.
(e)
Second story added or raised roof.
(f)
Conversion to habitable space.
(g)
Solar rooms/greenhouses.
(h)
Porches (open).
(i)
Porches (screened).
(j)
Porches (enclosed).
(k)
Breezeway.
(l)
Garage/carport.
(m)
Addition to garage/carport.
(7)
Residential remodeling.
(8)
Interior.
(9)
Auxiliary structures.
(a)
Tool or garden sheds.
(b)
Decks.
(c)
Pool decks.
(d)
Pool pump sheds (30 square feet limit).
(e)
Cabanas.
(f)
Detached greenhouses.
(g)
Gazebos.
(h)
Patio/deck roofs.
(i)
Retaining walls. (NOTE: An engineer's certification
of stability of construction is required for the issuance of a permit
for retaining walls.)
(j)
All other structures not specifically listed
above.
(13)
Commercial remodeling.
(17)
Delinquency charges. (NOTE: In cases where construction
has started without the issuance of a building permit or the consent
of an appropriate Town official, a delinquency charge will be imposed
at the Building Inspector's discretion.)
(20)
Certificate of compliance.
(21)
Permit security deposit. (NOTE: A permit security
deposit is required upon the issuance of all building permits requiring
a certificate of occupancy to ensure the proper inspections are requested
by the applicant. This deposit shall be refunded to the applicant
upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The deposit may be
waived where a valid financial guarantee is on file with the Town
for the project.)
(22)
Fuel storage tanks. (NOTE: Approval of the Planning
Board is needed for over 20,000 gallons aggregate capacity.)
(24)
Zoning Board application fee.
(27)
(28)
Plumbing permits. (NOTE: Backflow prevention devices
count as fixtures.)
(a)
Residential.
(b)
Commercial.
(c)
Laterals, storm and sanitary.
(d)
Water service.
(e)
Renew water service inside of structure.
(f)
Private catch basins/dry wells.
(g)
Sewage ejector, single and double.
(h)
Hot water heater over seventy-five-gallon capacity.
(i)
Commercial- or industrial-type garbage disposal.
(j)
Reinspections if work is not complete.
(k)
Sewer connections, residential and commercial.
(29)
Recreation fee for multifamily dwelling.
