Scope; hazardous conditions.

A. This article shall provide the basic method for administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Property Maintenance Code of New York State in the Town of Webster and shall establish powers, duties and responsibilities in connection therewith.B. The provisions of this Code shall apply equally to new and existing conditions, except that existing conditions not in strict compliance with the terms of this Code shall be permitted to continue where the exceptions do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property in the opinion of the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal.C.

Whenever the Fire Marshal or duly authorized assistant deems that a violation, condition or situation as set forth in this Code constitutes a distinct hazard to life or public safety, said officer may remove the hazard and/or order the building or premises immediately closed to the public until said violation, condition or situation is corrected at the owner's expense.