Building permits shall hereafter be secured from the Construction Official prior to the construction, erection or alteration of any structure, but only after a zoning permit has first been secured from the Zoning Officer. Prior to issuing a building permit, the Construction Official shall ascertain that all conditions and requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code will be met. Building permits shall expire one year after issuance if substantial construction has not been commenced. A fee in the amount indicated in the State Uniform Construction Code shall accompany each application for a building permit.