Village of Black River, NY - Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the Village of Black River.

Department

Village of Black River Department of Code Enforcement

Address

107 Jefferson Place, Black River, NY 13612

Phone

(315) 773-5721

Email

Tault@blackriverny.org

Website

https://www.blackriverny.org/code-enforcement.html

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review the village permit checklist and requirements.
2. Complete the permit application form.
3. Prepare three complete sets of plans and plot plan.
4. Gather workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance documentation.
5. Comply with Dig Safely / 811 requirements if ground disturbance is involved.
6. Submit completed application, plans, insurance documents, and supporting materials to the village office.
7. Village office reviews for completeness.
8. Pay required permit fees.
9. Permit is issued after approval and fee payment. Permits should not be expected in fewer than 5 business days; may take up to 30 days.
10. Schedule required inspections with the code office.
11. After final inspection, certificate of occupancy or compliance is issued.

Typical processing time: Permits may take up to 30 days; should not be expected in fewer than 5 business days.

Source: Village of Black River Department of Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Permits are required for many projects including houses and buildings, structural alterations, fences, decks, pools, spas and hot tubs, kitchen and bath remodels, roofing installation, porches, accessory buildings 144 square feet or larger, converted garage/attic/basement space, plumbing extensions, electrical alterations, demolition, fire-damage repairs, wood-burning appliances, furnaces or boilers, chimney work, signs, septic tanks, wells, grading, drainage changes, and moved buildings.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Three complete sets of plans
• Plot plan
• Workers' compensation insurance certificate
• Liability insurance certificate
• Dig Safely / 811 compliance documentation (if applicable)

Permit validity

Permits issued after approval and payment; certificates issued after final inspection.

Building code

New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must provide appropriate insurance documentation.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must provide workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Assessed by the village per the published fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Ordinary nonstructural repairs
• Grade-level patios without roofs
• Repair of roofing shingles or siding
• Fence repair
• Gutter replacement
• Replacement plumbing fixtures
• Like-for-like doors and windows in existing openings
• Certain nonvented gas appliances
• Added insulation
• Detached accessory buildings under 144 square feet
• Pools under 24 inches deep

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (315) 773-5721 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Village office coordinates required inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
• License lookup guide: New York Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: New York Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• New York hub: New York Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Black River Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of Black River, NY?

Permits are required for many projects including houses and buildings, structural alterations, fences, decks, pools, spas and hot tubs, kitchen and bath remodels, roofing installation, porches, accessory buildings 144 square feet or larger, converted garage/attic/basement space, plumbing extensions, electrical alterations, demolition, fire-damage repairs, wood-burning appliances, furnaces or boilers, chimney work, signs, septic tanks, wells, grading, drainage changes, and moved buildings.

How much does a building permit cost in Village of Black River, NY?

Fees are calculated as: Assessed by the village per the published fee schedule..

How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Black River, NY?

1. Review the village permit checklist and requirements. 2. Complete the permit application form. 3. Prepare three complete sets of plans and plot plan. 4. Gather workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance documentation. 5. Comply with Dig Safely / 811 requirements if ground disturbance is involved. 6. Submit completed application, plans, insurance documents, and supporting materials to the village office. 7. Village office reviews for completeness. 8. Pay required permit fees. 9. Permit is issued after approval and fee payment. Permits should not be expected in fewer than 5 business days; may take up to 30 days. 10. Schedule required inspections with the code office. 11. After final inspection, certificate of occupancy or compliance is issued.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Village of Black River, NY?

Typical processing time is Permits may take up to 30 days; should not be expected in fewer than 5 business days..

What work is exempt from building permits in Village of Black River, NY?

The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary nonstructural repairs; Grade-level patios without roofs; Repair of roofing shingles or siding; Fence repair; Gutter replacement; Replacement plumbing fixtures; Like-for-like doors and windows in existing openings; Certain nonvented gas appliances; Added insulation; Detached accessory buildings under 144 square feet; Pools under 24 inches deep.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Black River, NY?

Inspections can be scheduled via: (315) 773-5721.