A. 
An annual certificate of compliance to ensure compliance with all requirements of this code and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code shall be required for all uses and occupancies of property other than one- or two-family dwellings. Such certificate does not take the place of any other permits or certificates required by law. It shall not transferable, and any change in the use or occupancy of premises shall require a new certificate.
B. 
Before a certificate of compliance may be issued, a Fire Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer shall make such inspections or tests as are necessary to assure that the provisions of this Code and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code are being complied with.
C. 
Any certificate of compliance required under the provisions of this section shall be issued by the Building Department upon approval of the Fire Inspector, and such certificate shall be posted or displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises.
D. 
The Fire Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer may require applicants to submit written applications supplying under affidavit such information needed for fire protection purposes as requested by the Fire Inspector and/or Fire Department.
E. 
Fees for certificates of compliance for new or changed uses and annual inspection fees payable each year for the specific uses subject to inspection by the Fire Inspector shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
A. 
Whenever the Fire Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer determines that there has been a violation of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, a violation order shall be issued to the person or persons responsible.
B. 
Contents of violation order. Violation orders shall be in writing and shall identify the property or premises. The violation order shall specify the violation and remedial action to be taken and shall provide a reasonable time limit for compliance.
C. 
Service of violation orders. Violation orders may be served by personal service, by registered or certified mail or by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the premises and by mailing a copy thereof to the premises on the same day as posted, enclosed in a postpaid wrapper addressed to the person responsible.
D. 
Failure to comply; legal action. If the owner, lessor, occupant or agent shall fail, neglect or refuse to remove, eliminate or abate the violation within the time specified in the violation order, the Fire Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue an appearance ticket to the owner/or the responsible person.
A. 
The following fines and other penalties are hereby imposed, in addition to the punishments imposed by other statute, law or ordinance, on every person violating any of the requirements or other provisions of this code: a fine not exceeding $1,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both.
B. 
A sentence to pay a fine which is imposed on a corporation for an offense defined in this code shall be in conformity with § 80.10 of the Penal Law.
C. 
The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this code shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.
An action or proceeding in the name of the Village of Suffern may be commenced in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or restrain by injunction the violation of any provision of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, this chapter, rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter or a violation order or to vacate the occupancy or building in the case of imminent danger to life or property. Such remedy shall be in addition to penalties otherwise prescribed by law.