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Eden Town Hall
Attn: Building Department
2795 East Church Street
Eden, New York 14057

(716) 992-3576
(716) 992-4131 (Fax)

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David Rice


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Residential Alterations & Repairs Permit

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Downloadable Residential Alterations & Repairs Permit Application

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR ALTERATION/REPAIRS

All of the following items MUST be submitted with this application in order to obtain a Building Permit:

√   Completed BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION form

√  Proof of Insurance: DB120.1 (Disability), U-26.3 (NYS Insurance Fund) C-106.2 (Workers Comp) OR
Affidavit of Exemption (Eden Form AE-1)

√  A written scope of work in detail describing the work to be completed.
Scope should list/identify all major tasks associated with the work to be completed.
Eg: Scope includes renovating two-bedroom, one bathroom and a family room. Each bedroom will have windows and drywall replaced, with bathroom toilet shower sink and faucets replaced in kind with no additional plumbing necessary new electrical circuits also established in the bathroom.

√   WORKING PLANS – (IF NEEDED Pending scope) – 2 sets req’d – an accurate set of working plans, drawn to scale when possible, MAY include any of the following:

√   FOUNDATION/FOOTER – post hole size/diameter, depth from existing grade, footer pole installation detail. (Concrete, Stone, backfill, etc,)

√   FLOOR – Type of floor and depth (Concrete, stone etc..)

√   WALLS – Type/size of structural components, beams, headers.

√   DOORS/WINDOWS – indicate location and size of any window or door openings
(window/door type not required)

√   ROOF TYPE

√   ENGINEERED TRUSSES – Valid Manufacturer ‘s certification required as part of this application. Must meet local snow & wind load requirement. Drawing shall indicate type or method of fastening to truss (Eg. Hurricane straps) to wall construction plates or sidewall headers. Truss cert shall note spacing with top and bottom cord bracing requirements.

√   WOOD RAFTERS – indicating type of wood, size and length and proposed pitch.
Drawing shall indicate spacing of rafters including type or method of fastening rafters (Eg. Hurricane straps) to wall construction plates or sidewall headers.

√  ELECTRICAL (IF INCLUDED)  – Requires separate inspection. Contact the Building Department for a list of approved electrical inspectors.

√  PLUMBING (IF INCLUDED)  – Plumbing sketch’s may be required should the Alterations include new or relocated plumbing lines

√  PLANS & SPECS –  Project may require: plans/drawings to be imprinted with a seal and signature of an Architect (AE) or Professional Engineer (PE), registered and licensed in the State of New York, in accordance with the NYS Education Law. Size, cost and use are factors that may dictate this requirement. Contact the Building Department Official to see if it will be required.

Building Permit - Residential Alterations & Repairs

 

Permit Fee: $0.25 per sq. ft. - Minimum of $75.00

 

1. OWNER

Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Applicant Is:

2. CONTACT INFO (if same as above list “same”)

3. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal

4. PROPOSED PROJECT (check all that apply)

5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (basic description, use, size and cost of what is being proposed)

Does it include modifying / moving a structural wall?
$
Does it include modifying electrical work? (If YES, will require an electrical inspection.)

6. EXISTING UTILITIES ON PROPOSED PROJECT PROPERTY
(determines zoning user group)

Water
Sewer

7. WILL NEW CONSTRUCTION INCLUDE:

Electrical
Plumbing
Heating
Air Conditioning
Type of Heat (if applicable)
Floor Type (Garages, Barns, Sheds)

8. CONTRACTOR WORK

Are wages being paid for performance of this work (are you hiring a Contractor?)
IF YES, the contractor needs to provide proof of NYS Worker’s Compensation and Disability benefits.
ACCEPTABLE PROOF

  • - Form DB121.1 NYS Disability
  • - CEE 200 for NYS Disability & Workers Compensation Exemption
  • - Form C105.2 or U-26.3 Workers Compensation

    • IF NOT hiring a contractor or Doing the work yourself - An Affidavit of Exemption is required –
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW & DOWNLOAD AFFIDAVIT OF EXEMPTION FORM

9. NEW YORK STATE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL (when required)

Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Check all that are applicable

10. STARTED WORK

Has any work included in the application been started or completed

11. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION:

In consideration of the permit applied for, the undersigned hereby agrees that he/she will comply with the Code of New York, Town of Eden Code and any other laws which may be applicable that he/she will preserve the establishment of lot lines, disclose all information to the Code Enforcement Officer, and that he/she will not use nor permit to be used the structure by the application until a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Compliance (C/C) is legally issued.

13. INCLUSIONS

All documents and information required on the checklist MUST be submitted with this application.

Maximum file size: 30MB