[Amended 4-7-1969]
No residence shall be erected unless a cellar
or basement occupies at least 40% of the gross area of the residence,
and the remaining outside wall or walls shall have a foundation of
at least 3 1/2 feet below finished exterior grade.
[Added 5-3-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
Every property shall have installed and maintained
a sufficient number of drywells capable of retaining at least a 2
3/4 inch rainfall, and which are located at least 10 feet from any
dwelling and 10 feet from any property line. Any application for a
building permit shall include a survey showing the calculations for
the drywells and their location. After the inspection of the installation
of the drywells by the Building Inspector, an as-built survey indicating
the actual location of the drywells and any on-site sanitary system
must be submitted prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
or completion.
[Added 5-3-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
A. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
An air-conditioning system designed and installed to cool
an entire building or major portion thereof from an interior location,
although components may be installed outside the building walls.
WALL AIR CONDITIONER
A self-contained air-conditioning unit installed in the exterior
wall of a building.
B. Central air-conditioning systems may be installed
only in accordance with the following:
(1) Manufacturer's approved base under condenser.
(2) Sound level not to exceed 55 decibels.
(3) Unit completely screened by evergreen shrubs which
are minimum height of 6 inches above the highest point of the system
or unit being screened.
(4) No exposed pipe or electric wires on exterior of building
unless in conduit.
(6) All exterior components must be installed on either
the side or rear yards.
(7) Compressors shall not exceed 5 tons.
(8) The location of all exterior components, including
the disconnect switch, and the type, size and location of all screening
shrubbery for external components shall be depicted on a site plan.
(9) An affidavit from the installer certifying that the
installation complies with this chapter and with all manufacturer's
standards.
C. In-window and in-wall air conditioners may be installed
only on the side and rear windows or walls of a building.
[Added 5-3-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
A. A permit must be issued by the Building Inspector
for the conversion of an oil heating system to a gas heating system.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion for such system
a mercury test must be performed by a licensed plumber with the Building
Inspector present.
B. A permit shall be required for the removal or abandonment
of an in-ground oil tank. A site plan indicating the location of the
in-ground oil tank shall be submitted as part of the permit application,
in addition to the name and license number of the contractor who will
perform the work. In-ground oil tanks with a capacity of more than
1,100 gallons must be removed in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Tanks with a capacity of 1,100 gallons or less may remain in place
provided they are drained, cleaned and filled with approved material
with Health Department certification.