§ 11-2. Administration., Chapter 11. Building, Demolition, Grading and Drainage, Code of Ordinances, Huntington Bay

Appointment of Building Inspector and Village Engineer. The Building Inspector and Village Engineer shall be appointed in accord with the provisions of Section 4-400 of the Village Law of the State of New York. These two official positions may be held by one and the same person, provided said person is fully qualified.

Building Inspector.

(1)

Qualification requirements. The Building Inspector shall be a New York State certified Code Enforcement Official with at least three years' experience in the construction of buildings, installation of plumbing and heating systems or related fields, including the reading and application of plans and specifications and a working knowledge of the New York State Building Code, National Electric Code and other applicable construction standards.

(2)

Duties and powers of Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall receive applications pursuant to law, issue permits and furnish the prescribed certificate. He shall examine premises for which permits have been issued to see that the provisions of the law are complied with and that construction is prosecuted safely. He shall enforce all laws relating to construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, except as otherwise may be provided for. He shall, when requested by the Board of Trustees or when the interests of the Village require, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in this chapter and render written reports on the same. He shall issue such notices and orders as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the law, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to secure the necessary safeguards during construction and require adequate exit facilities in existing buildings.

Village Engineer.

(1)

Qualification requirements. The Village Engineer shall have graduated from a recognized college or university in the field of civil engineering and have had at least two years' experience in public works and be duly licensed and registered by the University of the State of New York to practice professional engineering.

(2)

Duties of Village Engineer. The Village Engineer shall review all applications for proposed changes in grading, and/or drainage associated with either improved or vacant land. It shall be his responsibility to ensure full compliance with all, federal, state and Village enactments, such as but not limited to flood zone, tidal zone, coastal zone and wetlands. He shall act as consultant to the Board of Trustees and, under its direction, be responsible for all engineering work of the Village. He Shall be charged with the supervision of the work and, shall supply certification as to completion of the work.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 89, Wetlands Preservation.

Right of entry. The Building Inspector or the Village Engineer, upon showing proper credentials and in the discharge of his duties, may enter upon any building, structure or premises at any reasonable hour, and no person shall interfere with or prevent such entry.

Records and reports. The Building Inspector and the Village Engineer shall keep permanent, official records of all transactions and activities conducted by them, including all applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees charged and collected, inspection reports and notices and orders issued. All such records shall be public records, open to public inspection during business hours.