[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scottsville as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Public assemblies — See Ch. 57.
Numbering of buildings — See Ch. 66.
Electrical standards — See Ch. 81.
Environmental quality review — See Ch. 84.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 90.
Manufactured homes — See Ch. 105.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 121.
Sewers — See Ch. 131.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 139.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 145.
Zoning — See Ch. 170.
[Adopted 10-13-1987 by L.L. No. 3-1987]
This article shall be known as the "Village of Scottsville, New York, State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration and Enforcement Law."
It is the intent of this article to provide for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of all laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and orders applicable to:
A. 
The location, design, materials, construction, alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, removal and demolition of buildings, structures and appurtenances located in the Village of Scottsville.
B. 
Fire prevention and firesafety regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from hazardous conditions in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises and from the storage and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices.
[Amended 7-8-2008 by L.L. No. 2-2008]
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Scottsville hereby adopts the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (henceforth referred to as the "Uniform Code" or "Building Code"), including the administrative provisions of 19 NYCRR 1203, and all subsequent amendments thereto.
[Amended 3-10-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Scottsville is hereby authorized to enter into an intermunicipal agreement to obtain the following services: code enforcement; building inspection; fire marshal; and zoning and planning advice. The person or persons rendering said services shall be known as the "Code Enforcement Officer," and Code provisions using the terms "Building Inspector" or "Fire Marshal" shall now be read with the term "Code Enforcement Officer" substituted therefor.
[Amended 3-10-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
The Code Enforcement Officer rendering the services described in § 63-4 shall have the powers and duties described in §§ 63-7 and 170-62 of this Code, as well as any other powers and duties given elsewhere by this Code or the laws of the State of New York to the person formerly designated as the "Building Inspector" or "Fire Marshal."
[Amended 3-10-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
The Code Enforcement Officer shall have all authority and power consistent with this Code and the laws of the State of New York to do all enforcement functions and duties relating to the provisions of this Code, in addition to those described in § 63-5.
A. 
Building Inspector. Except as otherwise provided by law, ordinance, rule or regulation, the Building Inspector shall administer and enforce all provisions of laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders applicable to the location, design, materials, construction, alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, removal and demolition of buildings, structures and appurtenances thereof not specifically delegated as responsibilities of the Fire Marshal.
B. 
Fire Marshal. Except as otherwise provided by law, ordinance, rule or regulation, the Fire Marshal shall administer and enforce all laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders applicable to fire prevention and firesafety. The Fire Marshal shall administer and enforce Subchapter B, Parts 790 through 794, and Subchapter C, Parts 1150 through 1197, of the Uniform Code.
C. 
Joint responsibilities on Uniform Code. The Building Inspector and the Fire Marshal shall jointly administer and enforce those provisions of the Uniform Code dealing with building construction related to fire prevention and firesafety.
D. 
Other duties.
(1) 
The Building Inspector and/or the Fire Marshal, as may be appropriate, shall issue notices or orders to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to require the necessary safeguards during construction or demolition and to assure compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(2) 
The Building Inspector and Fire Marshal shall keep official records of all transactions and activities of their respective offices, including records of all applications received, all permits and certificates issued, inspections conducted and notices and orders issued.
(3) 
In addition to duties specified in this article, the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees.
(4) 
The Fire Marshal may assist, where practicable, in determining the cause and origin of any fire occurring in the Village of Scottsville which involves loss of life or injury to persons or by which property has been destroyed or substantially damaged.
The Building Inspector may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance and cooperation of all other municipal officials exercising any jurisdiction over the construction, use or occupancy of buildings or the installation of equipment therein.
A. 
The provisions of the Uniform Code relating to maintenance, housekeeping and behavior regulations so as to protect life and property against the hazards of fire, explosion and the release of toxic gases arising from the storage, handling or use of combustible or hazardous substances, materials or devices shall apply equally to new and existing buildings and conditions.
B. 
The Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal, as may be appropriate, shall have the authority to permit the continuance of existing conditions not in strict compliance with the terms of this article where the exceptions do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
A. 
Whenever the Building Inspector or Fire Marshal shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Uniform Code do not apply or that the intent and meaning of this article have been misconstrued or misinterpreted, the person affected may appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector or Fire Marshal to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Board of Review established under the applicable provisions of the New York State Executive Law.
B. 
The procedures set forth herein for appeals shall not prohibit the Building Inspector or Fire Marshal from immediately removing a hazard or ordering the immediate closing of a building or premises until a violation of this article has been corrected when such hazard or existence of such violation constitutes a distinct hazard to life or public safety.
A. 
No person, firm or corporation shall commence erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, removal, improvement, demolition, conversion or installation therein of any building or structure or change in use or occupancy of any building or structure without first obtaining appropriate required permits from the Building Inspector or Fire Marshal. No permit shall be required for construction work which is not structural in nature and does not entail installation of plumbing, electrical, heating or ventilation systems or components in addition to such systems already in use. No permit shall be required for work of an ordinary replacement or maintenance nature, except as otherwise stated in this article.
B. 
Application for a permit shall be made, on forms provided by the Village, by the owner or lessee or the agent of either or by the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection with the proposed work.
C. 
Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by duplicate copies of plans and specifications, including a plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the location and size of all proposed new construction, as well as the location of all existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the relationship of structures on adjacent property, widths and grades of adjoining streets, walks and alleys, watercourses, easements and utilities on the property. Said plans and specifications shall show the size of all proposed new construction, describe the nature and character of the work to be performed and all materials to be incorporated and, where required by the Building Inspector, details of structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, including computations, stress diagrams and other essential data.
D. 
The aforementioned requirements of this section may be waived by the Building Inspector where it appears that strict application of this section would create an undue hardship and where it further appears that the strict application of this section would not result in a violation by the applicant of any of the other sections of this article or of any other ordinance, rule or regulation.
E. 
Plans and specifications shall bear the signature of the person responsible for the design and drawings and, where required by § 7302, as amended, of Article 147 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the seal of a licensed architect or a licensed professional engineer.
F. 
In all cases where there is to be installation of new plumbing or alteration of existing plumbing, a plumbing permit must be obtained.
G. 
The Fire Marshal shall issue all permits for solid-fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and/or flues.
H. 
Amendments to any application, plan or specifications may be filed at any time prior to commencement of the work. Such amendments shall likewise be subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal, as may be appropriate.
A. 
The Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal, as may be appropriate, shall review or cause to be reviewed applications for permits, together with the plans, specifications and documents filed therewith.
B. 
Upon the payment of the required fee and upon satisfactory proof being given that the applicant is in compliance with the applicable provisions, rules and regulations of this article, a permit may be issued by and bear the name and signature of the Building Inspector or Fire Marshall, as may be appropriate.
C. 
Any permit granted hereunder shall be limited only to the activity authorized on said permit, and its continued validity shall be subject to the conditions set forth in said permit.
D. 
Any permit granted hereunder shall not be transferable except when transfer is approved by the appropriate official, and any change in the activity, size, extent or type of operation, location, ownership or use shall require a new permit.
E. 
Permits shall continue until revoked as provided for herein or for a period of time designated at the time of issuance. An extension of the permit time period may be granted, provided that satisfactory justification can be shown for failure to start or complete the work or activity authorized within the required time period.
F. 
Any application for or acceptance of any permit issued or requested pursuant to this article constitutes agreement and consent by the person making application or accepting the permit to allow the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal to enter upon the premises at any time to conduct inspections as required by this article. Refusal to allow the Building Inspector or Fire Marshal to conduct said inspections of the premises and their records related to such permit or required to be maintained by this article shall constitute sufficient justification for the summary and immediate revocation or suspension of said permit. In addition, should the Building Inspector or Fire Marshal deem it necessary, either may make an application to any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain a warrant authorizing an inspection of the premises in question.
G. 
Consolidated permits. When more than one permit is required by the Fire Marshal for the same property or premises, a single permit may be issued listing all materials or operations covered. Revocation or suspension as set forth herein of a portion or portions of such consolidated permit for specific hazardous materials or operations may, at the sole discretion of the Fire Marshal, be sufficient cause to revoke or suspend the other permitted activities.
A schedule of fees is on file and available in the Village office.
A. 
A building permit shall be effective to authorize the commencement and continuance of work in accordance with the application, plans and specification on which it is based for a period of 12 months after the date of issuance. For good cause shown, the Building Inspector may allow a maximum of two extentions for commencement of such work for periods not exceeding six months each. Other permits shall be effective as stated in other sections of this article.
B. 
The issuance of a permit shall constitute authority to the applicant to proceed with the work in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules and/or regulations.
C. 
A building permit shall become void if work does not commence within one year after the date of the issuance, unless extended as provided in Subsection A above.
D. 
Permits issued by the Fire Marshal shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place on the property or premises covered by the permit for as long a period of time as the permitted activity continues. Such permits issued by the Fire Marshal shall be valid for the period so stated on said permit and shall be renewed as required upon the application therefor and the payment of the applicable permit fee.
A. 
The Building Inspector and Fire Marshal shall have the authority to revoke permits issued by them as follows:
(1) 
Where it is found that there have been false statements or misrepresentations as to a material fact in the application, plans or specifications upon which the permit was granted.
(2) 
Where it is found that the permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with the applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules or regulations.
(3) 
Where the person to whom the permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply with a stop-work order duly issued by the Building Inspector.
B. 
In the event of a violation of this article, the Fire Marshal may, in addition to the other penalties provided for herein, suspend said permit until such time as the violation is corrected. Should the Fire Marshal determine that the violation constitutes a distinct hazard to life or public safety, he or she may order the premises secured immediately until said violation is corrected.
A. 
Whenever the Building Inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that the work on any building or structure is proceeding without a permit or is otherwise in violation of the provisions of any applicable law, code, ordinance, rule or regulation or is not in conformity with any of the provisions of the application, plans or specifications on the basis of which a permit was issued or is being conducted in an unsafe or dangerous manner, he or she shall notify either the owner of the property or the owner's agent or the person, firm or corporation performing the work to immediately suspend all work. In such instance, any and all persons shall immediately suspend all related activities until the stop-work order has been duly rescinded.
B. 
Such stop-work order shall be in writing on a form prescribed by the Building Inspector and shall state the reason for the stop-work order, together with the date of issuance. The stop-work order shall bear the signature of the Building Inspector and shall be prominently posted at the work site.
A. 
A schedule of required inspections shall be made available to all applicants for permits.
B. 
It shall be the responsibility of the owner or his or her agent to notify the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal when work is ready for each required inspection.
C. 
Inspections of all work authorized by a building permit shall be requested by notification of the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal not less than one working day prior to the time the inspection is to be scheduled. All inspections shall be scheduled as soon as possible, subject to the availability of the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal.
D. 
Firesafety inspections shall be conducted on a regular schedule by the Fire Marshal. All areas of public assembly shall be inspected at least once each year. Multiple dwellings and all nonresidential occupancies shall be inspected at least once every two years. Dwellings shall be inspected only upon bona fide complaints or upon request of the owner or occupant.
E. 
Inspections of the installation of any solid-fuel-burning heating appliances and associated chimneys and flues shall be conducted by the Fire Marshal. No person shall use or permit the use of any solid-fuel-burning appliance, chimney or flue which has been installed, constructed, reconstructed, repaired or altered or which has been subjected to a chimney fire, unless and until said appliance, chimney or flue has been inspected by the Fire Marshal and a certificate of compliance issued by him or her. Failure to comply with these provisions is a violation of this article and is grounds for ordering that the premises be vacated.
F. 
For all other inspections, specific requirements as to the advance time for inspection requests and the acceptable means of notification shall be at the discretion of the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal or in accordance with established procedures, rules or regulations.
G. 
Failure to request a required inspection shall be cause for rejection of the work or an order to expose the work for inspection.
H. 
Where permits are required, the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal may at any reasonable hour enter any building or premises within the Village of Scottsville for the purpose of making the required inspections.
I. 
Upon written complaint of any person, duly affirmed under penalty of perjury, alleging a violation of this article or of the Uniform Code, the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal shall investigate the complaint and make written report to the complainant, owner of the property, the Mayor and the Village Board.
J. 
The Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal may at any reasonable hour enter any building or premises for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation to ensure compliance with the provisions of this article and the Uniform Code.
K. 
Should entrance to make an inspection be refused or permission to enter be unable to be obtained, application may be made for a warrant to make such inspection to any court of competent jurisdiction.
L. 
Open burning must be done in accordance with the Monroe County Clean Air Act. All controlled burnings must first be checked by the Fire Marshal for compliance and properly set up with notification to the respective Fire Chiefs and Departments, Village Clerk, Town Clerk, Wheatland Police Department and Monroe County Fire Dispatchers Office.
A. 
No building hereafter erected shall be used or occupied in whole or in part until a certificate of occupancy shall have been duly issued by the Building Inspector.
B. 
No building hereafter enlarged, extended or altered or upon which work has been performed which required the issuance of a permit shall continue to be occupied or used for more than 30 days after the completion of the alteration or work unless a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Inspector.
C. 
When, after final inspection, it is found that the proposed work has been fully completed in accordance with all applicable building laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and also in full accordance with the application, plans and specifications filed in connection with the issuance of the permit, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon the form provided by his or her office. In the event that it is found that all proposed work has not been properly completed, the Building Inspector shall refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy and shall order the work completed in conformity with the applicable building regulations.
D. 
The certificate of occupancy shall certify that the work has been completed and that the proposed use and occupancy are in conformity with the provisions of the applicable building laws, ordinances and regulations and shall specify the use or uses and the extent thereof to which the building or structure or its several parts may be put.
E. 
The owner or his or her agent must submit to the Building Inspector an instrument survey map showing the true location of the new building or additions in reference to all the property lines and existing structures. The Building Inspector may waive this requirement for minor additions.
Upon request, the Building Inspector may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building or structure or parts thereof before the entire work covered by the permit shall have been completed, provided that such portion or portions as have been completed may be occupied safely without endangering life or public welfare. A temporary certificate of occupancy shall remain effective for a period not exceeding 30 days from its date of issuance. For good cause, the Building Inspector may allow a maximum of two extensions for periods not exceeding 30 days each.
A. 
Certificates of compliance shall be used to indicate conformance with this article and the Uniform Code of installations which require inspection but would not be issued a certificate of occupancy. Such installations include, but are not limited to, solid-fuel-burning heating appliances and their associated chimneys and flues, swimming pools and their fences, plumbing installations, other equipment installations, installation and removal of underground tanks and firesafety inspections.
B. 
Certificates of compliance shall be issued by the Building Inspector or Fire Marshal only after inspection which shows installation is in conformance with this article and the Uniform Code.
C. 
Certificates of compliance may be revoked when there has been substantial and unauthorized change in conditions which render or may render the installation not in conformance with this article and the Uniform Code.
A. 
Permits shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal, in addition to any other required approvals, for the following:
(1) 
Combustible fibers. To store, handle or use combustible fibers in quantities in excess of 100 cubic feet, except for agricultural products on a farm.
(2) 
Combustible materials. To store combustible materials, including but not limited to empty combustible packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, baled cotton, rubber, cork or other similar materials in excess of 3,500 cubic feet gross volume on any premises.
(3) 
Compressed gases.
(a) 
To store, handle or use at normal temperatures at pressures more than:
[1] 
Two thousand cubic feet of flammable compressed gas; or
[2] 
Six thousand cubic feet of nonflammable compressed gas.
(b) 
To store, handle or use any quantity of liquefied hydrogen gas.
(4) 
Day-care center. To operate a day-care center as defined by the Uniform Code.
(5) 
Explosive ammunition and blasting agents.
(a) 
To manufacture, possess, store, sell or otherwise dispose of explosives and blasting agents.
(b) 
To use explosives or blasting agents.
(c) 
To operate a terminal for handling explosives or blasting agents.
(6) 
Flammable and combustible liquids.
(a) 
For processing, blending or refining of flammable or combustible liquids.
(b) 
To install, alter or replace any underground or aboveground tank, pump, piping and other equipment relating to the storage of flammable and combustible liquids.
(7) 
Flammable finishing. For spraying, coating or dipping operations utilizing flammable or combustible liquids.
(8) 
Hazardous chemicals. To store, handle or use more than 55 gallons of corrosive liquids; or more than 50 pounds of oxidizing materials; or more than 10 pounds of organic peroxides; or more than 50 pounds of nitromethane; or 1,000 pounds or more ammonium nitrate fertilizers and fertilizer mixtures containing 50% or more of ammonium or any amount of toxic materials or poisonous gas.
(9) 
Liquefied petroleum gas. For each installation of liquefied petroleum gas employing a container or an aggregate of interconnected containers of 500 gallons or more water capacity; and for each permanent installation, irrespective of the size of containers, made at buildings in which 20 or more persons congregate for civic, political, educational, religious, social or recreational purposes. Installers shall maintain a record of all installations and replacements of portable cylinders and shall have it available for inspection.
(10) 
Waste oil heater. To operate, maintain or use a waste oil heater in any service station, self-service station or repair garage.
B. 
All such permits as herein required shall be valid for a period of one year and shall be renewed yearly upon application therefor and the payment of the permit fee as herein required.
A. 
Whenever it is found that a building or structure or part thereof may be an imminent danger to life and safety of the public, the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal may require the occupants of any such building or structure or any part thereof to vacate the premises forthwith. No person shall use or occupy such building or structure or part thereof until it is made safe. Except for the owner, no person shall enter the premises which have been ordered vacated unless authorized to perform inspections, repairs, remove contents of or to demolish and remove such building or structure or part thereof.
B. 
In addition to the above-mentioned provisions, the Fire Marshal shall report to the Building Inspector the location of any building or structure which has been damaged by a fire or explosion for any action deemed appropriate by the Building Inspector.
C. 
The Scottsville Fire Chief shall notify the Fire Marshal and the Building Inspector of any fire or explosion involving any structural damage, fuel-burning appliance, chimney, flue or gas vent.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The following former sections, which immediately followed this subsection, were deleted at time of adoption of Code 2-11-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997 (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I): Sec. 6-25, Supplementary administrative procedures established; Sec. 6-26, Emergency access; Sec. 6-27, Means of egress; Sec. 6-28, Water supply; Sec. 6-29, Fire alarm systems; Sec. 6-30, Assembly spaces and areas of public assembly; Sec. 6-31, Service stations and garages; Sec. 6-32, Abandonment or removal of Class I, II or III liquid storage tanks; and Sec. 6-33, Solid-fuel-burning heating appliances.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, alter, repair, remove, move, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or portion thereof in violation of any of the provisions of this article or to fail in any manner to comply with any notice, directive or order of the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal or to construct, alter or use and occupy any building or structure or part thereof in a manner not permitted by an approved building permit, use permit, plumbing permit or certificate of occupancy.
B. 
Any individual, partnership, corporation or other firm owning, operating, occupying or maintaining property or premises within the scope of the Uniform Code or this article shall comply with all the provisions of the Uniform Code, this article and all orders, notices, rules, regulations or determinations issued in connection therewith.
C. 
Whenever it is found that there has been a violation of the Uniform Code, this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article, a violation notice and/or appearance ticket may be issued to the person, individual, partnership or corporation owning, operating or maintaining the premises in which such violation has been noted.
D. 
Violation notices shall be in writing; shall identify the property or premises; shall specify the violation or remedial action to be taken; and shall provide that said violation must be corrected within 10 days from the receipt of said violation notice, unless said ten-day period shall be modified in the discretion of the enforcement officer issuing such violation notice or unless a shorter period of time has been prescribed for in this article.
E. 
Violation notices and other orders or notices referred to in this article shall be served on the owner or one of the owner's executors, legal representatives, agents, lessees, any tenant or other person occupying the premises or other person having a vested or contingent interest in the premises, either personally or by certified mail, addressed to the last known address, if any, of the owner or one of the owner's executors, legal representatives, agents, lessees or other person having a vested or contingent interest in the same, as shown by the last preceding completed record of the Receiver of Taxes or in the office of the County Clerk.
F. 
Appearance tickets. The Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal shall have the authority, pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Law, to issue an appearance ticket subscribed by him or her, directing a designated person to appear in court at a designated time in connection with the commission of a violation of this article or any order made thereunder.
A. 
Any person who shall fail to comply with a written order of the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal within the time fixed for compliance therewith and any owner, builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, plumber, construction superintendent or their agents or any other person taking part or assisting in the construction or use of any building who shall violate any of the applicable provisions of this article or any lawful order, notice, directive, permit or certificate of the Building Inspector and/or Fire Marshal made thereunder or in addition to any other penalties provided for in this article, any person who shall violate any provision of this article, the Uniform Code, any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this article or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder shall be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, and each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. The imposition of such penalty shall not be held to prohibit the enforced removal of prohibited conditions by any appropriate remedy, including immediate application for an injunction.
[Amended 2-11-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997]
B. 
An action or proceeding in the name of, the Village of Scottsville, New York, may be commenced in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or restrain by injunction the violation of any provision of the Uniform Code, this article, rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article or a violation of any order 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.
This article shall not be construed to hold any code enforcement officer of the Village of Scottsville or the Village of Scottsville responsible for any damages to persons or property by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or failure to inspect or reinspect as required by any permits under this article, nor shall it be liable for any damage to persons or property by reason of the Building Inspector's and/or Fire Marshal's exercising their discretion as provided in this article.
In the event that the provisions of this article shall be in conflict with any other law, rule or regulation, the more stringent provision shall govern.
[Adopted 12-13-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
This article is designed to regulate and control outdoor fires in the Village of Scottsville.
A. 
Large outdoor fires (bonfires) are not permitted unless legally authorized in conformity with New York State Environmental Conservation Law, through a burning permit issued by the designated Village Code Enforcement Officer.
B. 
However, small recreational fires are permitted for legitimate cooking or warmth without a permit provided they be in some type of controlled area or enclosure, i.e., stone-surround fire pit, brick barbeque, metal fire stand, or clay chiminea.
C. 
The burning of combustible material, shrubs, tree branches, or leaves, for nonrecreational purposes is not permitted.
The following policy has been established:
A. 
Recreational fires must be contained in a stone-surround or open fire pit, brick barbeque, metal fire stand, or clay chiminea.
B. 
If contained in a metal fire stand with spark arrester and top or clay chiminea or other approved appliance, the fire must be located a minimum of 15 feet from a structure or combustible material.
C. 
If contained in a stone surround or open fire pit, the fire must be a minimum of 25 feet from a structure or combustible material. The woodpile can be no larger than three feet in diameter and two feet in height.
D. 
All fires must be behind dwelling and a minimum of 20 feet from all property lines and must be constantly attended at all times until extinguished.
E. 
Some type of on-site fire extinguishing equipment is required, i.e., a five-pound ABC fire extinguisher, dirt, sand, water bucket, garden hose, etc.
If the Village receives a complaint from a neighbor that the smoke from the fire has become offensive, objectionable, or is a nuisance, the Village will respond and attempt to provide a solution, i.e., moving the location of the fire, or not burning when there is high humidity. If this does not resolve the complaint, the fire must be extinguished. If the owner or resident is difficult or has been previously warned, the Village may issue a violation summons (similar to a traffic ticket) with a fine of $50 for the first offense or $100 for all subsequent offenses. The Village may also issue a court appearance ticket, which is a violation, punishable by up to a $250 fine and/or jail time.