(a) Permit Required. No person shall erect, construct, alter or install any combustion device or part thereof in any building or other structure or on the premises, except domestic equipment in a dwelling house, row house or to serve only one dwelling unit, until a permit has been secured from the Commissioner of Buildings pursuant to a formal application therefor made in writing upon forms furnished by the Commissioner of Buildings. Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by such drawings, specifications and data as are required to verify that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Approval of Application. Upon receipt of the payment of any and all required fees, the Commissioner of Buildings shall issue such permit for which application has been made. A complete set of the approved drawings, specifications and date shall be retained and filed in his or her office.
(c) Time Limit. If the construction, alteration, erection or installation for which a permit has been issued is not begun within six months or completed within one year from the date of the permit, and unless an extension of time has been granted by the Commissioner of Buildings, the permit shall be automatically cancelled and all fees paid shall be forfeited.
(d) Inspection of Work Under Permit. The Commissioner of Buildings shall inspect or cause to be inspected all combustion devices for which a permit was issued, during and upon completion of the work for which a permit was issued.
(e) Revocation of Permit. The Commissioner of Buildings shall have the power to revoke any permit issued under the provisions of this section whenever there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or in the drawings, specifications or data accompanying the application.
(f) Stop Orders. Whenever any work is done which is not in conformity with the permit issues therefor or with the provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner of Buildings shall have the power to require the immediate cessation of such work. Notice requiring stoppage of work shall be in writing and shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed.
(Ord. 10267. Passed 3-15-54.)