Building Department
Building Inspector Code Enforcement:
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kimberly DeSocio
Phone: 845-782-6892
Fax: 845-782-2016
Email: buildingdept@villageofharriman.org
WHAT NEEDS A BUILDING PERMIT
WHAT DOES NOT NEED A PERMIT
Painting, window replacement of the same size, non structural features that DO NOT effect egress, safety or separation.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
FEES
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kimberly DeSocio
Phone: 845-782-6892
Fax: 845-782-2016
Email: buildingdept@villageofharriman.org
WHAT NEEDS A BUILDING PERMIT
- Change of Use of Existing Buildings
- New Buildings ( Including sheds over 50 square feet)
- Additions
- Decks and deck alterations
- Any installation or extension of any electrical system
- Installation of a solid fuel burning appliance and associated chimney or flue
- Installing heating equipment, fuel storage tanks or changing type of fuel
- Fuel tank removal or replacement
- Any structural features (adding a larger door, making a window larger, removing walls, increasing living space)
- Installing a new roof even over an existing roof, installing new siding
- Driveway construction or increase of width
- Water and sewer connections
- Fences
- Above or in-ground swimming pools
- THE BEST THING IS TO CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES NOT NEED A PERMIT
Painting, window replacement of the same size, non structural features that DO NOT effect egress, safety or separation.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
- Building Permit Application completely - Filled Out (no empty lines)
- Proper Insurance papers submitted (as listed on application)
- For owner occupied property, form BP-1 may be submitted as insurance exemption
- Plans and drawings for the minor projects
- Design Professional plans for larger projects
- Up to date survey of property showing buildings, pool, shed, fences etc.
- Plus any other information that may be required by the Code Enforcement Official
FEES
- $100.00 for the first $10,000 worth of work to be done plus $9.00 per every thousand worth of work thereafter ( C/O or C/C included )
- Building Permit Fees may be tripled if work is started before permits are issued.
- ALL BUILDING PERMITS EXPIRE 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ISSUE – But may be extended for additional 6 month periods for a $50.00 renewal fee.
- Municipal Search - $150.00 Residential, $150.00 Comm. Original Smoke Affidavit (self-addressed Envelope). Includes street report.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
- Fire Safety - Commercial, every 3 years
- Fire Safety - Public Assembly, every year
- Fire Safety - Operational Permit, every year
- Fire Safety - Hazardous Use / Occupancy, every year
- Fire Safety - Mixed Use (Commercial and residential), every year
- Fire Safety - Residential Rental, every year
- Rental Registration - Required annually for all residential rental units
