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PERMIT?
1. APPLICATION
* Obtain TAX MAP BLOCK and LOT NUMBERS from Assessor's
Office (914) 654-2054 and put them on the application
form
* ON BACK PAGE OF FORM: Obtain a Department of Public
Works Signature (for new buildings only)
2. SUBMIT A COPY OF SURVEY
(not required for interior renovation/alteration)
(OR SITE PLAN OR PLOT PLAN on face of proposed construction
plans, drawn by an Architect or Engineer)
3. SUBMIT THREE (3) COPIES
OF DETAILED PLANS for proposed construction, signed
and sealed by a Registered Architect or Professional
Engineer (registered in the State of New York)
4. Application for permits to install
equipment such as HVAC, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, DRY
CLEANING, MECHANICAL VENTS, FUEL TANKS, ETC.,
shall include three (3) copies of catalog cut showing
equipment specifications and recommended method of installation
along with #3 above. Sprinkler, Ansul System, Fuel Tanks
must be filed with FIRE DEPARTMENT (914) 654-2212.
5. APPLICATION FEE - BASED ON
ESTIMATED COST OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION JOB
* FIRST $1,000 of estimated cost of construction $ 90.00
* EACH ADDITIONAL $1,000 OR part thereof:
DWELLING (1 FAM. & 2 FAM.) 6.00
OTHER 10.00
* AMENDMENT FEE is $90
(cost of construction is increased), PLUS $8 residential
per thousand or $10 per thousand for commercial
* CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
is $60 for residential and $100 for commercial
* LEGALIZATION FEE (for
work already performed without a permit) $1,500
6. CONTRACTORS INFORMATION FORM
- can be submitted with Building Permit Application,
but MUST be submitted BEFORE building permit is issued.
7. CONTRACTORS INSURANCE COVERAGE
REQUIRED (must be filed with each application)
A. Workman's Compensation
B. (DBL) New York State Disabilities Benefits
C. Bureau of Buildings/City of New Rochelle, 515 North
Avenue, New Rochelle, New York to be named as Certificate
Holder on insurance certificate.
D. Copy of WESTCHESTER COUNTY HOME IMPROVEMENT LICENSE
(required for residential work only).
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