Inspections.

A. The Office of the Fire Marshal of the Town of Webster shall conduct periodic inspections for all buildings and premises, except the interior of a single-family dwelling, for compliance with the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and this article. Such inspections may be made at any reasonable time.(1) Firesafety inspections of buildings and structures which contain an area of public assembly once every 12 months.[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)](2) Multiple dwellings consisting of three of more units, shall be inspected at least once in every 24 months.(3) All other buildings, uses and occupancies, except one- and two-family dwellings, shall be inspected at least once every 36 months.(4) An inspection of a building or dwelling unit shall be performed at any other time upon:(a) The request of the owner or authorized agent;(b) Receipt of a statement specifying the grounds upon which the complainant believes a violation of the Uniform Code or this article exists; or(c) Other reasonable and reliable information that such a violation exists.(5) Such inspection shall be performed by the Fire Marshal or his designee.B.

If entrance to make an inspection is refused or cannot be obtained, the Fire Marshal of the Town of Webster may apply for a warrant to make an inspection to any court of competent jurisdiction.C. The Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal shall have the authority, pursuant to Article 150 of the Criminal Procedure Law, to issue an appearance ticket subscribed by him, directing a designated person to appear in a designated local criminal court at a designated future time in connection with the alleged commission of a designated violation of the Uniform Code, this article or any order made thereunder.