It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector, or his duly authorized agents, to cause any plans, buildings, or premises to be examined or inspected to determine that they are not in violation of the provisions of this bylaw.

Where the Building Inspector, in the course of his duties, determines that any plans, buildings, or premises are in violation of the provisions of this bylaw, he shall order the responsible party in writing to remedy such conditions. Said written order shall specify the nature of the violation found to exist, the remedy ordered, the time permitted for such action and the penalties and remedies which may be invoked by the Town and the violator's right of appeal, all as provided for by this bylaw and the Zoning Act.

On the serving of notice by the Building Inspector to the owner for any violation of any provisions of this bylaw, a certificate of occupancy shall be required for any further use of such building or premises.

The Building Inspector shall maintain a permanent public record of all matters considered and all action taken by him, and such records shall form a part of the records of his office.

An individual permanent file for each application filed by Assessor's Map and parcel/lot for a permit as provided for by this bylaw shall be established at the time the application is made. Said file shall contain one copy of the application and all supporting documents, maps, and plans; notations regarding pertinent dates and fees, and the like; as appropriate, one copy of the resolution of the ZBA in acting on the application; and the date the permit applied for was issued or denied by the Building Inspector.

The Building Inspector shall prepare a monthly report for the Board of Selectmen. Said report shall cite all actions taken by the Building Inspector, including all referrals made by him, and the action taken by him consequent thereon. A copy of this monthly report shall also be transmitted by the Building Inspector to the Board of Assessors, Planning Board and ZBA at the same time it is transmitted to the Board of Selectmen. The Building Inspector shall provide the Assessing Department with a copy of or access to print a copy of each permit issued within seven days after the granting of each permit.

All other actions of the Building Inspector shall be undertaken as provided for in the Zoning Act.

It shall be unlawful for any owner or person to erect, construct, reconstruct, or alter a structure or change the use or lot coverage, increase the intensity of use, or extend or displace the use of any building or other structure on a lot without applying for and receiving from the Building Inspector the required building permit therefor. For purposes of administration, such permit and application procedure involving a structure may be made at the same time and combined with the permit required under the Building Code. An application for a permit shall be accompanied by a plan, accurately drawn, showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact location of new buildings or structures to be constructed, together with the lines within which all buildings or structures are to be erected, the existing and intended use of each building or structure and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the execution and enforcement of this bylaw.

The actions of the Building Inspector with respect to denying or granting a building permit shall be governed by the provisions of the Zoning Act.

No building hereafter erected, altered substantially in its use or extent or relocated shall be used or occupied, and no change shall be made of the use of any building or of any parcel of land, unless a certificate of occupancy signed by the Building Inspector has been granted to the owner or occupant of such land or building. Such certificate shall not be granted unless the proposed use of land and building and all accessory uses comply in all respects with this bylaw, and no use shall be made of such land or building that is not authorized by such certificate of occupancy.

Applications for certificates of occupancy shall be filed coincident with the application for building permits and shall be issued or refused in writing for cause within five days after the Building Inspector has been notified in writing that the erection or alteration of such buildings has been completed. Failure of the Building Inspector to act within five days of receipt of said notification shall be deemed to constitute approval of the application for a certificate of occupancy. Buildings accessory to dwellings when completed at the same time shall not require a separate certificate of occupancy. Pending the issuance of a regular certificate, a temporary certificate may be issued for a period not exceeding six months, during the completion of alterations or during partial occupancy of a building, pending its completion if the building fails to conform to the provisions of the Building Code and state laws or of this bylaw to such a degree as to render it unsafe for the occupancy proposed.

If the Building Inspector shall be informed or have reason to believe that any provision of this bylaw has been, is being or may be violated, he shall make or cause to be made an investigation of the facts and inspect the property where the violation may exist. If he shall find any such violation, he shall serve a notice of violation and order to any owner or person responsible for such violation of the provisions of this bylaw or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this bylaw, and such order shall direct the discontinuance of the unlawful action, use, or condition and the abatement of the violation within a time to be specified by the Building Inspector. Any owner who, having been served with a notice, ceases any work or other activity shall not leave any structure or lot in such condition as to be a hazard or menace to the public safety, health, or general welfare. Should the Building Inspector be refused an inspection by the owner and/or person responsible for said alleged violation, the building permit shall be deemed invalid.

If the notice of violation and order is not complied with promptly, the Building Inspector shall institute the appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity to prevent any unlawful action, use, or condition and to restrain, correct, or abate such violation. Penalties for violations shall, upon conviction, be affixed in an amount of $50 for each offense. Each day, or portion of a day, that any violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense.