Except as otherwise specifically provided by New York State or local
law, ordinance or regulation or except as herein otherwise provided, the Senior
Building Inspector shall:
A. Administer and enforce all of the provisions of Chapter
75, Building Construction, and any law, ordinance, code or regulation applicable to the construction, alteration, repair, removal and demolition of buildings and structures, the installation and use of materials and equipment therein and the location, use, occupancy and maintenance thereof.
B. Receive applications and issue permits for the erection,
alteration, removal and demolition of buildings or structures or parts thereof
and shall examine the premises for which such applications have been received
or such permits have been issued for the purpose of ensuring compliance with
laws, ordinances and regulations governing building construction.
C. Issue all appropriate notices or orders authorized by Chapter
75, Building Construction, or otherwise appropriate to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to require the necessary safeguards during construction and to ensure compliance during the entire course of construction with the requirements of such laws, ordinances or regulations and make all inspections which are necessary or proper for the carrying out of his duties.
D. Require the performance of tests in the field by experienced,
professional persons or by accredited and authoritative testing laboratories
or service bureaus or agencies whenever the same may be necessary or appropriate
to assure compliance with the provisions of applicable laws, ordinances, codes
or regulations covering building construction.
E. Keep permanent official records of all transactions and
activities, including all applications received, permits and certificates
issued, fees charged and collected, inspection reports and notices and orders
issued, which records shall be public records open to public inspection during
business hours as provided by applicable law or regulation.
F. Submit to the Town Board a monthly written report and
summary of all business conducted by him, including permits and certificates
issued, fees collected, orders and notices promulgated, inspections and tests
made and appeals or litigation pending.
G. Request and receive, so far as may be necessary in the
discharge of his duties, the assistance and cooperation of the Police, Fire
and Health Departments, and of all other municipal officials exercising any
jurisdiction over the construction, use or occupancy of buildings or the installation
of equipment therein.
Whenever the title "Building Inspector" is used in the Code of the Town
of Niskayuna, it shall be construed to include the Senior Building Inspector
and any Building Inspector, Deputy Building Inspector and Assistant Building
Inspector who may be employed by the Town.