The NEW Code "The Building
Code of New York State" will
be in effect starting January 1, 2003 in its entirety. If you
are interested in obtaining a copy, contact ICBO at 1-800-284-4406
or www.icbo.org. There have been many changes with this code.
The Building Department of the Town of Kent enforces New York
State Building Codes and Regulations and the local Code of
the Town.
Enforcement of these codes includes reviewing applications,
drawings and specifications for obtaining permits for all
types of construction, including work on new and existing residential
and commercial structures.
This processing includes monitoring
of the construction through specific inspections and interfacing
with all other county and state agencies, ultimately providing
for compliance and occupancy.
The services of the building department include:
- Processing of applications for building permits.
- Inspections for building permits and issuance of Certificates
of Occupancy for completed construction.
- Enforcement of the NYCRR (New York Code of Rules and Regulations),
the Building Code
- Referrals of applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals
and the Planning Department, where appropriate.
- House Numbering
- Unsafe Buildings
- Litter
- Flood Damage Prevention
- Plumbing
- Site Plan Review
The building department works in cooperation
with the Putnam County Health Department,the New York City
Department of Environmental Protection and county inspectors
for plumbing and electrical work, in its review of building
plans for permits and construction.
While the term "construction" as used here is
broad and general, residents and contractors are advised
and encouraged
to contact the Building Department for assistance regarding
specific information that may be applicable to their individual
requirements.
The Fire Code of NY State — states that all new homes
and existing homes must have their house number on them.
Shall
be a minimum
of 4" high, with a minimum stroke width of 0.5".
This house number must be installed prior to any type of certificates
of occupancy to be issued.
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