§ 1. Purpose.

A. 

This local law provides a system for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the Uniform Code) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy Code) in the Town of Hempstead. This local law is adopted pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, other state law, or other section of this local law, all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions of this local law.

B. 

This local law is intended to supplement and not repeal the provisions of the Code and Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this local law and the provisions of the Code or Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead, the more stringent regulation shall control. Any existing procedural requirement or specific term set forth in the Code or Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead which is substantially analogous to any procedural requirement or specific term set forth in this local law may be continued and followed in the administration and enforcement of this local law, and same shall be considered in full compliance herewith. In the event that any part of this local law is held to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then only the part so held shall not be enforced, and the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.