Construction and Demolition
Building Permit
Application
The Building Permit Application is used for new
construction, addition, accessory structures, swimming pools, roofing, fencing,
siding, replacement windows, and signs. Additional applications may be required.
See the Building Permit Checklist for more information. Use the Information
Sheets for details on each type of project.
Application
»Building Permit Application
--»Garage, Shed, or Barn Information Sheet
--»Deck or Porch Information Sheet
--»Swimming Pool Information Sheet
Plumbing
Permit Application
The Plumbing Permit Application is used for
approval of plumbing plans for new or replacement fixtures, installation of hot
water tanks, and new supply and vent lines. See the Plumbing Permit Checklist
for additional information.
Application
»Plumbing Permit Checklist
»Plumbing Permit Application
Electrical
Permit Application
The Electrical Permit Application is used
for approval of electrical work. Electrical Permits are issued and inspections
are conducted by Inspection Services.
Application
»Electrical Permit Application
Excavation Permit Application
The Excavation Permit Application is used for approval of Excavations that enter the City's right-of-way. It is used for sewer connections, water line installation or repair, and other projects. Additional applications may be necessary before or after you receive the Excavation Permit. See the application for more information. All excavations must be done according to the Excavation Specifications and Standards below.
IT'S THE LAW: You must call Dig Safely NY at 1-800-962-7962 at least 2 full working days before you dig.
Application
»Excavation Permit Application
»Excavation Specifications and Standards
Demolition Permit Application
The Demolition
Permit Application is used for approval of the proper demolition of structures.
The application includes Asbestos reports, disconnection of utilities,
inspection requests, and the Sewer Cap Off Permit Application which should be
submitted to the DPW Administration Office at City Yards at 840 Linden
Place Extension before submitting the Demolition Permit Application to
Inspection Services. See the Demolition Permit Checklist for more
information.
Application
»Demolition Permit Checklist
»Demolition Permit Application
Sidewalk Permit
Application
The Sidewalk Permit Application is used for
approval to repair, replace, or install a sidewalk in the City's right-of-way.
All sidewalks must be done according to the Sidewalk Specifications and
Standards below.
Application
»Sidewalk Permit Application
»Sidewalk Specifications and Standards
Curb Cut
Permit Application
The Curb Cut Permit Application is used for
approval to perform a curb cut into the City's right-of-way. All curb cuts must
be done according to the Curb Cut Specifications and Standards below. Some curb
cuts may require approval from the Traffic Coordinating Board. See the
application for more information.
Application
»Curb Cut Permit Application
»Curb Cut Specifications and Standards
Sewer
Cap-Off Permit Application
The Sewer Cap-Off Permit Application
is to cap-off and disconnect an existing sewer line.
Application
»Sewer Cap-Off Permit Application
Certificate of
Occupancy
The Certificate of Occupancy Application is required
for new residential and all commercial structures prior to occupancy. The
Certificate of Occupancy confirms the structure is safe for occupancy and is in
compliance with building codes.
Application
»Certificate of Occupancy Application
Letter
of Compliance Application
The Letter of Compliance Application
is used for existing residential properties upon request. A Letter of Compliance
is usually requested by a bank or may be desired by a homeowner when selling the
property. The Letter of Compliance issued confirms the property's compliance
with building codes.
Application
»Letter of Compliance Application