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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dannemora
Permits required for constructing/altering structures, demolishing/moving structures, electrical wiring, exterior siding, roofs, decks, sheds 144+ sq ft, chimneys, fireplaces, wood stoves, pools over 24 in deep, additions, plumbing, heating systems.
- Exempt Small noncommercial uninhabited structures 100 sq ft or less
Note: Contact Code Enforcement to verify permit requirements for your project.
- Notarized permit application
- APA jurisdictional inquiry (if applicable)
- Plot plan
- Floor plan
- Blueprints
- Building code
- New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
- Permit validity
- Valid for one year from issuance
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may perform work on their own properties subject to permit requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must comply with New York State requirements.
Application process
Typical processing: 1-3 weeks typical
- 01 Contact Code Enforcement Officer Shane Rolich at 518-492-7541 ext. 8.
- 02 Complete the building permit application (must be notarized).
- 03 Submit separate APA jurisdictional inquiry if applicable.
- 04 Attach plot plan, floor plan, and blueprints to application.
- 05 File all materials with Code Enforcement.
- 06 Pay applicable permit fees.
- 07 Schedule required inspections.
- 08 Obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before use.
Typical processing time: 1-3 weeks typical
Fee schedule
Effective Current
Payment at Code Enforcement Office
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Call 518-492-7541 ext. 8 (phone)
- Fax 518-492-7314 (fax)
- Scheduling deadline
- Schedule inspections during project
- Inspection hours
- Business hours; confirm with office
- Time windows
- By appointment
Typical sequence: Required inspections at various stages; final inspection and certificate of occupancy required before use.
Contact Code Enforcement for virtual inspection availability.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dannemora permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dannemora, NY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dannemora, NY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dannemora, NY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Dannemora, NY? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Dannemora, NY? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dannemora, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Dannemora Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.