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Building Department

STAFF:

Brian Cook – Department Head/Building Inspector/Land Use Officer

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Ed Manley – Code Enforcement Officer/Assistant Building Inspector

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Pat Harney – Data Processing Liaison: handles the administrative functions of the Departments.

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HOURS: Monday – Thursday 8:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. and Friday 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES:

Process applications and issue permits for Building, Plumbing, Electric, Signs, Tree Removal, On Street Dumpster, Demolition and Erosion Control
Accept submittals for Boards, including; Planning, Zoning and Architectural & Historic Review
Perform inspections for construction compliance and fire safety
Investigate complaints pertaining to construction, zoning and property maintenance. When warranted, issue violations.
Maintains Department records

APPLICATIONS:

All permit applications are now filed online at gistrend.com/dobbsferry

*Only persons holding a Westchester County Masters license may apply for a plumbing or electrical permit. Homeowners, contractors, architects and engineers may apply for all other types of permits.

PROJECT SEQUENCE:

File permit application online at gistrend.com/dobbsferry , print a copy, sign it and bring it to the Building Department with the application fee.
Building Department will determine if any Board approvals are needed.
Pick up specific packet for PB, ZB, AHRB, Sign or Tree. Those will inform you of the process for noticing and all plan and other requirements. If starting at Planning or Zoning you will have to complete all necessary Board approvals before permit is issued.
You may be sent or request to be sent to the Technical Advisory Committee, where a member of each Board will review your project and give comments to help you through the process. Meant for larger or difficult projects.
Smaller projects will move on to the permit fee.
To receive a permit (after needed approvals); pay permit fee, provide contractor license, worker’s comp insurance and liability insurance. Any required drawings or number of sets of plans.
Call for all necessary inspections throughout the project, a list will be issued.
After final inspection is completed, fill out “Statement of Final Costs” and “Construction Compliance” forms, so that Certificate of Occupancy fee can be determined. Projects which change foundation footprint or lot coverage will require an “As Built Survey”.
Remember many projects can be unique and require very specific guidelines, stay in touch with the Building Department to insure a smooth process.

WORK REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT:

Any new structure; building, house, shed, pool, deck
Any addition to an existing structure
Any exterior work to any structure; replacement of: door, window, siding, roof (except if replacing exactly in kind and no part of the structure is changed)
Any interior work which removes or adds walls
Replacement of a kitchen or bath
Any change of use; new store, any basement, attic, garage, porch, storage or other space changed to living space
Any sign (except a real-estate sign 4 sq. ft. or less )
Any fence
Any retaining wall over 30”

WORK REQUIRING A PLUMBING PERMIT: