[Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 63-2003; 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-44]
This chapter shall be known as the "New Rochelle Building Code." It shall incorporate the standards found in the Building Code of New York State, Residential Code of New York State, and Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, which shall be referred to in this chapter as the "State Code."
This chapter controls all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of all existing and proposed buildings and structures and their appurtenant constructions, including retaining walls, vaults, area and street projections and additions, in the City of New Rochelle, except as such matters are otherwise provided for or exempted in other ordinances or statutes of the City of New Rochelle and/or the State of New York.
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The continuation of occupancy or use of a building or structure, or a part thereof, contrary to the provisions of this code shall be deemed a violation.
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The use of an elevator, mechanical equipment, refrigeration, air-conditioning or ventilating apparatus, electric wiring, heating system or any other equipment controlled by the provisions of this code shall be unlawful until the proper certificate has been issued therefor by the Building Official.
The legal use and occupancy of any structure, building permits, certificates of occupancy, permits and violations existing at the time of adoption of this code shall continue without change except as may be specifically covered in this code or as may be deemed necessary by the Building Official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.