City Council:
LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2024
A LOCAL LAW OF THE CITY OF MOUNT
VERNON, NY ESTABLISHING A LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Be it enacted by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, in the County of Westchester, as follows:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT
This local law, adopted pursuant to section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, 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 the City of Mount Vernon, New York.
Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, other state law, or other Sections of this local law, all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions of this local law.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
In this local law, the following terms shall have the meanings shown in this Section:
"Assembly Area" shall mean an area in any building, or in any portion of a building, that is primarily used or intended to be used for gathering fifty 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.
"Building Inspector" shall mean the building inspector who is a certified code enforcement official responsible for participating in the inspection of building construction and repair for compliance with new and existing Federal, State and City of Mount Vernon Codes.
"Building Permit" shall mean a building permit, construction permit, demolition permit, or other permit that authorizes work performance. The term "Building Permit" shall also include a Building Permit that is renewed, amended, or extended pursuant to any provision of this local law.
"Certificate of Compliance" shall mean a document issue...
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