Sprinklers requirement in 2 family

[Mark Reit]

Good morning,

We are updating a 2 family in Sloatsburg,  NY and we are dealing with a very difficult building inspector who is changing what he says every day.

Originally, he said that a cellar (3rd floor) which we are converting into a room, would not require us to install sprinklers, but in the middle of renovations he says we do. He also told us many other misleading statements along the way.

To be clear, that cellar is big and tall, it was unfinished and we are finishing it, fully habitable. When we asked for the article which requires sprinklers, he said, we have to sue the village and then they will provide it. I can't find it online, and I don't want to sue anyone.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.