Section 283. Issuance of licenses and permits in certain towns

If, in any
  town of the first class at the time of the enactment  of  this  chapter,
  there exists a building department, set up as an adjunct of the planning
  board,  all  licenses or permits, whenever and in the manner required by
  any building zone ordinance, local law or building code, shall be issued
  by said department, and all fees therefor be collected  as  provided  by
  the  requirements  of the building zone ordinance, local law or building
  code.