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Download and print the Application for Building Permit.
To file a Building Permit you must submit the following documentation:
- A completed, signed and notarized Building Permit application, and the Building Permit fee.
- Three (3) copies of sealed and stamped plans by a New York State Licensed Design Professional for the work being performed. If the project involves an enlargement of a structure or construction of a new structure (including an accessory structure), all zoning setbacks, required and actual, must be shown on the plans.
- A copy of the property survey (if doing any type of enlargement to a structure or adding any Accessory Structure such as a Swimming Pool, Garage, Shed, etc.). The new construction must be drawn, to scale, on the survey to show setback requirements are met.
- Copy of the homeowners insurance policy (for any work other than a complete, new house) showing you have General Liability coverage.
- Copy of the General Contractors’ Westchester County Home Improvement License as required by Westchester County, and the contractors Workman’s Compensation Insurance as required by New York State. Per New York State, Acord 25 Form is not acceptable proof of Workman’s Compensation Insurance.
Note: If you are going to be the General Contractor you must supply a copy of your Workman’s Compensation Insurance unless you are doing the work yourself with no paid assistance by other persons. If that is the case, we have a Waiver form that you will fill out when submitting the application.
- Code 53 number is required if any digging for footings/foundation with any type of powered tools. The number is 1-800-962-7962. They will advise you if there are any underground utility lines where you will be digging and supply you with a Code 53 reference number that you must write on the Building Permit application.
Required Inspections:
The following inspections are REQUIRED during construction. A Certificate of Occupancy WILL NOT be issued if the inspections are not conducted. It is the responsibility of the Building Permit Holder to insure the inspections are performed. Not all inspections listed may be part of your construction (interior alteration may not require footings/foundation or you may not be doing any plumbing, for example), but you MUST get the inspections that pertain to your project:
- Footings prior to pouring (when formed and with re-bar installed).
- Foundation – before backfilling and after footing drains are installed, including weatherproofing.
- Framing
- Plumbing, Electrical and Insulation.
- Final (when all work is completed)
Requirements To Obtain A Certificate Of Occupancy:
- All required inspections as indicated above.
- An As Built Survey if a new house or if required by this Office.
- Documentation showing the electrical system passed final inspection by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
- All Planning Board conditions met if project involved Planning Board approval.
- A signed and notarized “Final Cost” affidavit.
Download and print the Application for Building Permit.
Download and print these Building Permit Requirements.
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