§ 16-2. General powers and duties., Chapter 16. Building Construction Administration, Code of Ordinances, Brookhaven

The Division of Building shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and all other applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to the use, occupancy and/or construction of real property or buildings or structures located thereon, and such other matters as may from time to time be referred to such Division. Such general powers and duties shall be administered under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Planning, Environment and Land Management.

The Chief Building Inspector, any Building and Zoning Inspector or any Building Inspector as designated by the Commissioner of Planning, Environment and Land Management shall have the full power, authority and responsibility to undertake and perform all acts and duties performed by the Chief Building Inspector in accordance with the Town Code. The Chief Building Inspector and any Building and Zoning Inspector and any Building Inspector as designated by the Commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the Commissioner of Planning, Environment and Land Management.

The Chief Building Inspector, any Building and Zoning Inspector and any Building Inspector as designated by the Commissioner of Planning, Environment and Land Management in § 16-2B shall possess the minimum experience and qualifications as established by the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service for the position of “Chief Building Inspector.”

Any Building and Zoning Inspector or any Building Inspector may revoke all permits issued and approved in the following instances:

(1)

Where he finds that there has been any false statements or misrepresentations as to a material fact in the application, plans, specifications or other documents upon which the building permit was based;

(2)

Where he finds that the building permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with the applicable law, regulation or code;

(3)

Where he finds that the work performed under the permit is not being performed in accordance with provisions of the application, plans, specifications or other documents; or

(4)

Where the person or entity to whom a building permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply with a stop-work order issued pursuant to this chapter.

In addition to the duties prescribed by law, it shall be the duty of the Division of Building to receive all applications for permits to repair, remove, alter or erect any buildings or structures; to inspect plans, including specifications and descriptions; to grant permits; to enforce the building laws; and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Town Board from time to time.