The Code Enforcement and Building Department is open Monday – Thursday 7:00AM-4:00PM, and Fridays by appointment.
Building permits are required for work being done in the Town, in the event that you are unsure if a permit is required please contact Brad Laverty our Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector who will be happy to assist you with your building and permitting needs. Please click below for the fill-in PDF version of the building permit application.Building Permit Application(607) 936 6114 ext 2
(607) 738-1245 cell
(607) 937-0779 office
20 South Maple St, Corning NY 14830
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Permits are needed for the following: Update 07/12/2016
Costs that are incurred by the Town may include, but are not limited to: legal notice fees, professional site plan review fees, engineering fees, legal consultation fees, building plan review fees, other legal fees.An additional $50.00 will be added to any permit fee for a job started before a permit is issued, and a violation notice may be issued.
Permits are not required for the following, as stated in Local Law #2 of 2010:
- Construction or installation of one story detached structures associated with one or two family dwelling or multiple single-family dwelling (townhouse), which are used for tool and storage shed, playhouses, or similar uses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 144 sq ft.
- Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with one or two family dwelling or multiple single family dwellings (townhouses).
- Installation of swimming pools associated with a one or two family dwelling or multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) where such pools are designed for a water depth of less than 24 inches, and are installed entirely above ground.
- Fences which are not part of an enclosure surrounding a swimming pool
- Construction of retaining walls unless such walls support a surcharge or impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids
- Construction of temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery
- Installation of awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one or two family dwelling or multiple single family dwellings (townhouses)
- Installation of partitions or movable cases less than 5’9” in height
- Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other similar finish work
- Installation of listed portable electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, or cooling equipment or appliances
- Replacement of any equipment provided it does not alter the equipment’s listing, or render it inconsistent with the equipment’s original specifications.
- Repairs, provided that such repairs do not involve (i) the removal or cutting away of a load baring wall, partition, or portion thereof, or of any structural beam or load bearing component; (ii) the removal or change of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner which effects egress; (iii) the enlargement, alteration, replacement, or relocation of any building system; or (iv) the removal from service of all or part of a fire protection system for any period of time.
Not finding a listing for your proposed project? Please contact our office at 936-8334, Ext #2.