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Deputy Building Inspector
Fire Inspector |
| | Secretary to the Building Department |
Barbara Woodstead |
Offices located at: |
Onatru Farm
99 Elmwood Road
South Salem, NY 10590 |
Hours: |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Contact: |
914 763-3060 phone
914 533-0097 fax
building@lewisborogov.com |
| | Note change in Building Code: The New International Type Building Code went into effect in New York State on July 3, 2002. Building Code Chapter 92 - Final Version June, 2009. Building Department Functions: - Maintains records for all buildings built in Town since 1936, including building permit and certificates of occupancy, inspection records, building plans, surveys, electrical certificates, septic system and notices of violations.
- Assists property owners with questions regarding use of their property.
- Receives building permit applications and reviews for building code and zoning compliance.
- Issues building permits and certificates of occupancy and inspects work in progress.
- Answers questions regarding Town zoning laws (i.e. number of horses permitted, fencing requirements, setbacks regulations, etc..)
- Performs Fire Safety Inspections of multiple dwelling and all nonresidential occupancies.
- Reviews complaints, makes inspections, takes appropriate action including issuance of appearance tickets for violations. <
- Inspects and monitors accessory apartments for compliance and renewal of permits.
- Makes records available to other Town departments such as Town Board, Assessor, Highway Department, Planning Board, Architecture and Community Appearance Review Council, Zoning Board and coordinates site walks when needed.
- The Building Department also advises the Town Board on needed amendments to Town ordinances.
BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
- Applications for Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy (both submitted at same time.)
- Fees for both (see attached schedule.)
- Plans and specifications, 3 sets, one with architect's or engineer's seal (New York State only.); This is not required for additions costing less than $20,000. unless requested by the Building Department.
- Plot Plan (survey showing setbacks as described below.)
- Where applicable, approval for sewage disposal system from the Westchester County Department of Health, 118 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY (864-7333)
- Driveway permit from Lewisboro Highway Department. Bond and fee required. (763-3166)
- Appropriate contractor licenses & insurance certificates.
AREA REQUIREMENTS | | front | side | rear | | R-4A | 4 acres | 75CL*/50st | 50 | 50 | | R-2A | 2 acres | 75CL*/50st | 40 | 50 | | R-1A | 1 acre | 65CL*/40st | 30 | 40 | | R-1/2A | 1/2 acre | 55CL*/30st | 15 | 30 | | R-1/4A | 1/4 acre | 50CL*/25st | 12 | 25 | | R2F 10,000 | | 55CL*/25st | 10 | 20 | | R2F 7,500 | | 50CL*/25st | 8 | 20 | CL*: center line of street
st: side line of street (front property line) Any property located in R-1/2A Zoning District or less may have an accessory building 12 feet high or less located 5 feet from any line in the rear yard. HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION WORK:
7 am - 7 pm MONDAY-SATURDAY FEE SCHEDULE: BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Effective January 1, 2009 | Building Department Fee: (includes plumbing, heating, mechanical) |
$100.00 filing fee plus
$2.00 Records Management Fee
$10/thousand or any part of cost of construction |
| Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Compliance |
$5/thousand of the cost of construction. Minimum $20.00 | Demolition Permit: Structures under 600 square feet Structure over 600 square feet | $75.00 $100.00 | | Blasting Permit | $150.00/Application | | Operating Permit | $100.00/Application |
Certificate of Occupancy Section 220-76C*
(certificate will be a letter stating sheet, block and lot, existing room, use and occupancy.) | $102.00 | | Copies | $.25 |
CIVIL PENALTIES:
| For occupying or using a building or structure without first having obtained a Certificate of Occupancy | $500./week | | For commencement of work requiring a permit without first having obtained such permit | DOUBLE B/P FEE MINIMUM $250. | | For each failure to call for periodic inspections as required. | $100.00 | | For re-inspections | $100./each |
| Searches for Certificates of Occupancy and Violations |
$25.00/each |
| For violation of a "Stop Work" order | $500./day | Application to Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Variance Special Permit |
$177.00
$252.00 |
All New York State Codes are available for purchase at www.iccsafe.org
For all electrical inspections in the Lewisboro area contact:
Statewide Inspection Services
116 South Central Avenue
Elmsford, NY 10523
SWISny.com
914-909-4471
Fax# 914-219-1062
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Weschester Rockland Electrical Inspection Services
43 North Lawn Avenue
Elmsford, NY 10523
914-347-3595
Fax# 914-347-3596
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New York Electrical Inspection services
54 North Central Avenue
Elmsford, NY 10523
914-347-4390
Fax # 914-347-4394
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Tri-State Inspection Agency
P.O. Box 1034
Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-6514
Fax # 845-986-0535 |
Fire Inspector: Peter Barrett and Paul Bauer are appointed to make fire & safety inspections.
For information on Asbestos visit: http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_ASBESTOS.shtm |
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