[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterford
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-14-1985 by L.L. No. 3-1985]
The purpose of this article is to establish the position(s) of Fire
Prevention and Building Inspector for the Village of Waterford and establish
the powers and duties of such officer to assure compliance by the Village
with the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code.
A.
The Mayor of the Village of Waterford shall appoint,
subject to the approval of the Village Board, not more than two persons to
the position of Fire Prevention and Building Inspector who shall serve at
the pleasure of the Mayor for a term of one year.
B.
Such Inspector(s) shall satisfactorily complete all necessary
training prescribed by Part 434 of Title 19 of the NYCRR.
The Fire Prevention and Building Inspector(s) of the Village of Waterford
appointed pursuant to this article shall have the primary responsibility for
the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code in the Village of Waterford.
The Fire Prevention and Building Inspector(s) shall have, in addition
to all other powers and duties conferred by the provisions of § 382
of Article 18 of the Executive Law of the State of New York, as the same may
from time to time be amended, the State Uniform Code and other general law
the following specific powers and duties:
A.
To review all applications for building permits and certificates of occupancy submitted to the Zoning Inspector and make all necessary construction and other inspections in connection with such applications and the issuance of such permits and certificates to assure compliance with the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code in all cases where a building permit and certificate of occupancy are required under the provisions of Chapter 205, Zoning, of this Code.
B.
To conduct fire safety inspections of all areas of public
assembly defined in Part 606 of Title 9 NYCRR at least once per year.
C.
To establish a systematic plan and schedule for, and
conduct, fire safety inspections of all vacant buildings, multiple dwellings
and all nonresidential occupancies at intervals consistent with local conditions.
D.
To inspect and investigate all buildings or structures
damaged by fire and other casualty.
E.
To conduct inspections in response to bona fide complaints
regarding conditions or activities allegedly failing to comply with the State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
F.
To order in writing served either personally or by registered mail the remedying of any conditions found to exist in, on or about any building in violation of the Uniform Fire and Prevention Code and to issue appearance tickets for violations of the Uniform Code and/or Chapter 205, Zoning, of this Code.
G.
To establish and maintain a system of records of all
activities and duties performed pursuant to this article.
[Adopted 4-22-2003 by L.L. No. 4-2003]
There is hereby created the position of Director of Public Works of
the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County, New York.
The duties of the director of Public Works shall be to:
A.
Supervise and inspect the cleaning and maintenance of
streets and storm systems;
B.
Have charge of the maintenance and repair of public sidewalks,
curbs and Village parks;
C.
Have responsibility for the maintenance of all mobile
and nonmobile equipment used by the village;
D.
Investigate when complaints are made regarding matters
within his or her jurisdiction;
E.
Prepare requisitions for supplies and equipment and directly
purchase minor items of supply;
F.
Confer with the Village Board on budgetary matters and
needs of the Village; and
G.
Make periodic reports to the Village Board regarding
his or her activities.
