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0 22 ability to act, or interest on the part of a member of the Board, the Chairman of the Board of Appeals may designate an associate member protein to act in ,his place. Three associate members shall also be ap- pointed by the Selectmen, to hold office under the same conditions as regular members. 2. The Board of Appeals may in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards make exceptions to the terms of the zoning 'by-laws in harmony with their general purpose and intent. 3. Special permits. (a) Under all sections of the zoning by-law where the granting of special permits is specified, a petition shall be filed with the Board of Appeals. (b) A decision of the Board of Appeals on a petition for special per- mits shall be by a majority vote of the Board and shall be based on con- sideration. of the following factors: (1) Whether or not the petition falls within the category specifically excepted by the by -lave. (2) An evaluation of all the evidence presented at the hearing by the petitioner and interested parties as it relates to the fulfillment of the spirit and intent of the by-law without substantial detriment to the public good. (c) A special permit shall become void if not made use of in the intended manner within twelve (12) months. 4. Enforcement (a) The Chief of Police, upon application of the Inspector of Build- ings or a member of the Board of Selectmen shall cause complaint to be made before the proper court for any violation under this by-law. Anyone convicted of a violation under this by-law shall be fined not more than twenty (20.00) dollars. (b) The Board of Selectmen, upon application of the Inspector of Buildings shall institute proceedings to enforce this by-law and to en- join the construction, alteration, enlargement, reconstruction or use of any building, or the use of any premises in violation hereof. (c) The Inspector of Buildings may require any plans, documents or written statements under penalties to be filed with his office to verify the intended use of the premises. (d) The use of one (1) remedy shall not preclude a resort to any other remedy for the same violation. H. BUILDING INSPECTOR 1. An Inspector of Buildings shall be appointed and may be re- moved by the Board of Selectmen, who shall fix his salary and provide for reimbursements for his incidental expenses in the performance of his duties. (2) The Inspector cf Buildings shall enforce all laws and regulations relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, equip- ment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, except as may be otherwise provided. He shall inspect all building operations within the town, and shall have the right of entry at reasonable hours. He shall require that all workmanship and all building materials shall be of goodquality, and that types and methods of construction shall be in accordance with generally accepted standards of engineering practice in accordance with Section III Chapter 143 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In case of violation of these regulations, he shall order, in writing, the suspension of the work, which notice shall state the conditions under which the work may be resumed. 95