§ 2. Definitions.

As used in this local law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BUILDING PERMIT

A permit issued pursuant to Section 4 of this local law. The term "building permit" shall also include a building permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this local law.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

A certificate issued pursuant to Subsection B of Section 7 of this local law.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Commissioner of Buildings of the Town of Hempstead.

CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL

The Code Enforcement Officer and all inspectors.

COMPLIANCE ORDER

An order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to Subsection A of Section 15 of this local law.

ENERGY CODE

The State Energy Conservation Construction Code, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.

INSPECTOR

An inspector appointed pursuant to Subsection D of Section 4 of this local law or pursuant to the Code of the Town of Hempstead.

OPERATING PERMIT

A permit issued pursuant to Section 10 of this local law. The term "operating permit" shall also include an operating permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this local law.

PERMIT HOLDER

The person to whom a building permit has been issued.

PERSON

An individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, business trust, estate, trust, association, or any other legal or commercial entity of any kind or description.

STOP-WORK ORDER

An order issued pursuant to Section 6 of this local law.

TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE

A certificate issued pursuant to Subsection D of Section 7 of this local law.

TOWN

The Town of Hempstead.

UNIFORM CODE

The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.