The Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of Local Laws as well as the International Uniform Code and the Energy Code.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Building Permits
- Construction Inspections
- Certificates of Occupancy and /or Compliance upon completion of permitted projects
- Operating Permits
- Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspections
- Investigation of complaints relating to a violation of applicable laws
- Recordkeeping
Pursuant to Section IV of the Town Comprehensive Zoning Law
4.1.4 Building Permits - Zoning Requirements
All persons proposing to construct, erect, or relocate, alter, repair, extend, remove, demolish, or structurally change any building, structure, or portion thereof, shall apply to the Building Inspector for a Building Permit on an appropriate form. For further information on Building and / or Zoning Permit requirements, contact the Building Department at (518) 477-6225.
Building Permits, Submittal, Payment and Fee Schedule
Building Permits
Permits are to be obtained prior to the start of any work. Do not send payment with the application. Residential permit review and approval process takes approximately 7-10 days.
Non-residential permit review and approval process time varies.
Building Permit Submittal
Submit the Building Permit application with plans and/or scope of work in duplicate via mail, email (egcodes@eastgreenbush.org) or at the Town of East Greenbush Building Department. Any construction or structural renovation work larger than 576 square feet, or which has a construction cost greater than $10,000.00 must provide construction drawings of the proposed work stamped by an Architect or Structural Engineer licensed to practice in the State of New York. Proof of insurance must be provided by the property owner, agent or contractor. Homeowners Insurance, General Liability, Workers Compensation or an exemption form (CE200) may apply; listing the Town of East Greenbush as the certificate holder and/or additional insured.
Payment
Payments are accepted in the form of cash or check, checks made payable to the Town of East Greenbush. Payments are accepted at the Building Department after you are notified that your permit has been approved.
Fees
For information contact the Building Department at (518) 477-6225.
FOIL Request
For further information on FOIL requests and forms contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (518) 477-7145.
Links
Forms
Complaint Form
Contact
Building Department
East Greenbush Town Hall
225 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
518-477-6225
Fax 518-477-2386
Kim Schultheis, Clerk Email
Kevin Hitchcock, Code Enforcement Officer Email
Nicholas Petramale, Asst Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer Email