The wood framework of all frame buildings shall be made of and
constructed in conformity with the New York State Building Code, including
sills, posts, girts, plates and floor beams.
Any roofing hereafter placed on any frame building within the
fire limits shall be of incombustible materials and in conformity
with the New York State Building Code.
A.
Within the Village, sheds that do not require a permit shall not
be constructed or built which exceed 12 feet in height or cover an
area exceeding 100 square feet and shall not be placed nearer than
two feet to any property line. All such structures shall be subject
to inspection by the Superintendent of Buildings, and any violation
of these provisions or any provision of the New York State Building
Code will result in a violation summons in the Malverne Village Court,
with penalties as outlined in the enforcement provision of the code.[1]
B.
It is impermissible to construct any outhouse or builders' shanties
without the permission of authority of the Superintendent of Buildings
pertaining to any related construction project.
A.
Meaning. Temporary structures shall be taken to mean platforms, reviewing
stands, gospel tents, circus tents and other structures that are erected
to serve their purpose for a limited time.
B.
Permit. Temporary structures shall not be erected until a permit,
specifying the purpose and the period of maintenance, shall have been
obtained from the Superintendent of Buildings.
C.
How located. Within the fire limits, no temporary structure which
is enclosed in any manner shall be placed on any lot nearer than four
feet to the lot line.
D.
Removal. Every temporary structure shall be removed at the expiration
of the period for which the permit was issued, unless such permit
is renewed.
E.
Unlawful use. It shall be unlawful to use any temporary structure
for any other purpose than that designated in the permit.
Frame structures which are of an unusual character and to which
the provisions of this chapter do not directly apply, including, among
others, buildings for fair and exhibition purposes, towers for observation,
amusement devices, greenhouses and lumber sheds and temporary structures
of any kind, shall be erected in conformity to such rules, consistent
with the provisions of this chapter and securing the general intent
thereof, as may be adopted by the Superintendent of Buildings.
A.
A garage, to contain no more than two automobiles, may be built as
part of a residence, provided that the walls separating the garage
from the residence portion of the house are built of fire-rated materials
and/or assembly per the New York State Residential Building Code.
B.
One door opening may be permitted from the residential portion to
the garage, provided that said door is an approved self-closing fireproof
door per the New York State Residential Building Code.
C.
All plans for interior walls and ceilings of such garage must be
submitted for approval to the Superintendent of Buildings in order
to ensure proper fireproof materials are utilized and the construction
complies with the New York State Residential Building Code.
