This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement
of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the
Uniform Code) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code
(the Energy Code) in this Town of Newburgh. This chapter is adopted
pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except
as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, other
state law, or other section of this chapter, all buildings, structures,
and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions
of this chapter.
In this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
shown in this section:
An area in any building, or in any portion of a building,
that is primarily used or intended to be used for gathering 50 or
more persons for uses, including, but not limited to, amusement, athletic,
entertainment, social, or other recreational functions; patriotic,
political, civic, educational, or religious functions; food or drink
consumption; awaiting transportation; or similar purposes.
A building permit, construction permit, demolition permit,
or other permit that authorizes the performance of work. The term
"building permit" shall also include a building permit which is renewed,
amended, or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
A document issued by the Town stating that work was done
in compliance with approved construction documents and the Codes.
A document issued by the Town certifying that the building
or structure, or portion thereof, complies with the approved construction
documents that have been submitted to, and approved by, the Town,
and indicating that the building or structure, or portion thereof,
is in a condition suitable for occupancy.
The Code Compliance Supervisor, Code Enforcement Officers
and all inspectors.
The Uniform Code and Energy Code.
A third-party inspector who has the proper credentials to
perform electrical inspections that confirm compliance with the National
Electric Code, the Codes, local municipal codes and any electrical
utility specifications that may supersede portions of the aforementioned
codes.
The New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code
adopted pursuant to Article 11 of the Energy Law.
The 2020 Fire Code of New York State as currently incorporated
by reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1225.
An inspection performed to determine compliance with the
applicable provisions of 19 NYCRR Part 1225 and the publications incorporated
therein by reference and the applicable provisions of 19 NYCRR Part
1226 and the publications incorporated therein by reference.
A solid, liquid, or gas associated with semiconductor manufacturing
that has a degree-of-hazard rating in health, flammability, or instability
of Class 3 or 4, as ranked by NFPA 704 (Standard Systems for Identification
of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response), and which is
used directly in research, laboratory, or production processes which
have, as their end product, materials that are not hazardous.
Vehicles that contain cooking equipment that produces smoke
or grease-laden vapors for the purpose of preparing and serving food
to the public. Vehicles intended for private recreation shall not
be considered mobile food preparation vehicles.
A permit issued pursuant to § 71-10 of this chapter. The term "operating permit" shall also include an operating permit which is renewed, amended, or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
The person to whom a building permit has been issued.
An individual, corporation, limited-liability company, partnership,
limited partnership, business trust, estate, trust, association, or
any other legal or commercial entity of any kind or description.
The 2020 Property Maintenance Code of New York State as currently
incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1226.
The 2020 Residential Code of New York State as currently
incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1220.
The reconstruction, replacement, or renewal of any part of
an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance or to correct
damage.
An order issued pursuant to § 71-7 of this chapter.
A building used, in whole or in part, for the collection,
storage, or processing of maple sap into maple syrup and/or maple
sugar.
A certificate issued pursuant to Subdivision D of § 71-8 of this chapter.
The Town of Newburgh
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code,
Subchapter A of Chapter XXXIII of Title 19 of the NYCRR, adopted pursuant
to Article 18 of the Executive Law. Such Code includes:
