Gil Boucher
Building Inspector
Town Hall, Room 214
(518) 439-4955, Ext. 1112
E-mail: 

Division Telephone/E-mail Directory

Assistant Building Inspectors
Roger Griffiths
Mark Platel
David Rice
Justin Harbinger

Responsibilities of Office

The Building Inspector is responsible for routine inspections, residential and business construction, and general fire safety.  Contact the Building Department for:

• building permits
• information on new buildings or building lots
• building alterations or additions
• disabled access requirements
• enforcement of Town codes
• housing code enforcement
• insulation requirements
• smoke detectors (not for purchase at this office)
• Town Zoning Ordinances and maps
• wood stove installation
• heating and chimney alterations
• swimming pool installation
• decks, sheds, and detached garages

Per Section 128-82 of the Town Zoning Code, No person shall alter or add to any existing structure, or construct a new structure or part thereof, nor change the use of any building without a valid zoning and building permit issued by the Building Inspector.

If you have any questions as to whether something requires a zoning and building permit, contact the Building Division at Extension 1112 and they would be happy to assist you.

The town enforces the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code.  Local ordinances are available at the Building Inspector's Office for review.

Helpful links

Septic Systems

Town Code

    see Part II, General Legislation, Section 128-47 for information on Fences and Walls

    see Part II, General Legislation, Section 128-60 and Appendix G for information on Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs

Building Division Forms

Finished Basement Policy (PDF)

Premises Identification Notice (PDF) - information and specifications regarding NYS Code that all buildings are required to display a legible street number that is visible from the street or road fronting the property

Freestanding Deck - Example and Information (PDF)

Attached Deck - Example and Information (PDF)

Pool Fence Information (PDF)

Pool Alarm Requirements (PDF)

Schedule of fees
Permits

Please note, permits must be obtained prior to the start of any work.

POOL PERMITS

If the contracted value of proposed work is (values rounded up to nearest thousand)		Fee
$0        -           $1,000	=	$50.00
OVER $3,000	=	calculated:		$50.00 PLUS $4.00 per thousand over $1,000

BUILDING PERMITS

NEW SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING PERMITS

If the calculated value of proposed work is (values rounded up to nearest thousand)		Fee
$0        -           $1,000	=	$50.00
OVER $1,000 up to and including $200,000 (round values to nearest thousand)	=	calculated:		$50.00 PLUS $2.00 per thousand over $1,000
OVER $200,000 (round values to closest thousand)	=	calculated:		$50.00 for first $1,000 PLUS
				$2.00 per thousand over $1,000 up to and including $200,000 PLUS
				$3.00 per thousand over $200,000

EXAMPLE 1:

If the calculated value of the work is $200,000, the fee would be $448.00

$50.00 for first $1,000			$  50.00
plus $2 per thousand over 3,000	200,000 - 1,000 = 199,000	199 x 2	398.00
			$ 448.00

EXAMPLE 2:

If the calculated value of the work is $300,000, the fee would be $748.00

$50.00 for first $1,000			$  50.00
plus $2 per thousand over 3,000	200,000 - 1,000 = 199,000	199 x 2	398.00
plus $3 per thousand over 200,000	300,000 - 200,000 = 100,000	100 x 3	300.00
			$ 748.00

ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SHEDS, DECKS, PORCHES, ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

If the calculated value of proposed work is (values rounded up to nearest thousand)		Fee
$0        -           $1,000	=	$50.00
OVER $1,000	=	calculated:		$50.00 PLUS $4.00 per thousand over $1,000

ALL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PERMITS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEW BUILDINGS, ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, TENANT FIT UPS AND SIGNS

If the calculated value of proposed work is (values rounded up to nearest thousand)		Fee
$0        -           $1,000	=	$50.00
OVER $1,000	=	calculated:		$50.00 PLUS $10.00 per thousand over $1,000

ROOFS

If the contracted value of proposed work is (values rounded up to nearest thousand)		Fee
Residential
$0        -           $1,000	=	$50.00
OVER $1,000	=	calculated:		$50.00 PLUS $4.00 per thousand over $1,000
Commercial
$0        -           $1,000	=	$50.00
OVER $1,000	=	calculated:		$50.00 PLUS $10.00 per thousand over $1,000

FENCES

If the contracted value of proposed work is (values rounded up to nearest thousand)		Fee
$0        -           $1,000	=	$50.00
OVER $1,000	=	calculated:		$50.00 PLUS $4.00 per thousand over $1,000

Schedule of fees
Fire Inspections

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