OFFICE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT / BUILDING INSPECTION
Gregg Humphrey, Code Enforcement Officer
ghumphrey@townofcamillus.com
Staff:
David Weber, Deputy Fire Marshall
Francis Stepien, Deputy Fire Marshall
Heather Lotito, Information Aide
Address:
4600 W. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13219
Business hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
(except Holidays)
Phone: 315-487-8930
Fax: 315-487-6976
The Code Enforcement Office coordinates the following:
· Building
Permits
· Zoning Information
· Construction Inspections
· Code Violation Investigations
· Rental Registry for One and Two Family Homes
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Fire
Safety and Property Maintenance Inspections
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Flood
Zone Management and Information (FEMA Maps)
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Stormwater
Management – Construction Inspections, Complaints,
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BUILDING PERMITS: Required for the construction, alteration, removal, replacement, improvement, demolition, or change in the nature or occupancy classification of any building, structure, swimming pool or Hot tub/Spa. Permits are not required for ordinary repairs that are not structural in nature or do not involve alteration of structural, fire protection, or exit features. The Code Enforcement Office staff is available to discuss any planned projects and review what permits/approvals may be required. The following is a list of common projects for which a building permit is required:
- New home construction
- Home additions (porch, garage, sunroom, etc.)
- Decks: see Deck Guide for permits; see Deck Consumer Checklist for additional information
- In-Ground and Above-Ground Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs/Spas- see Pool Brochure Pool Brochure
- Fences-Special Requirements for POOL ENCLOSURE FENCES-see Pool Brochure Pool Brochure
- Storage sheds
- Non-Temporary Signs- View the Town's laws regarding signs.
- Wood stoves, Wood and Gas Fireplaces.
- Residential and Commerical Generators.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Solar Panels-Click here for information about the solar permitting and inspection process.
- Demolition
- Site Development (Clearing, grading, fill, change of grade) See Stormwater Permit and Regulated Construction Act, below
- ALL Site Work and Building Work Within a Regulated Floodplain or Significant Flood Hazard Area or Wetland whether or not a building or site development permit would otherwise be required.
SWIMMING POOLS- HOT TUBS- SPAS- STOREABLE POOLS SWIMMING POOL- Any Structure, basin, chamber or tank which is intended for swimming, diving, recreational bathing or wading and which contains, is designated to contain, or is capable of containing water more than 24 inches deep at any point. This includes in-ground, aboveground and on-ground pools; hot tubs; spas and wading pools. PERMITS REQUIRED-PLEASE SEE THE POOL BROCHURE: Pool Brochure FEE SCHEDULE
Click to see current Fee Schedule PROOF OF WORKERS COMPENSATION
Please note that ACORD forms are NOT acceptable proof of New York State workers’ Compensation. Under Workers’ compensation law (WCL) Section 57, businesses requesting permits, licenses or seeking to enter into contracts must provide ONE of the following forms to the entity issuing the permit or entering into a contract.
The following are acceptable forms: C-105.2 Certificate of NYS Workers’ Compensation Insurance; OR U-26.3 NY State Insurance Fund’s version of the C-105.2 form; OR SI-12 Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Board Approved self-insurers must email the Board's Self-Insurance Office at selfinsurance@wcb.ny.gov to obtain this form.; OR SI-105.2P Certificate of Participation in Workers’ Compensation County Self-Insurance Plan; OR SIG-105.2 Certificate of Participation in Workers' Compensation Group Self Insurance; OR CE-200 Certificate of Attestation of Exemption From New York State Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability Benefits Insurance Coverage; Property Owners and Sole Proprietor with NO employees, must apply for a CE-200 on the Workers' Compensation Board's website: Workman's Compensation Exemptions online Instructions on How-To-Obtain CE-200 CE-200 Application BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Building inspections are REQUIRED and conducted during phases of construction to ensure compliance with local and state codes and laws. In-Person and On-Site Inspections are REQUIRED upon completion of each stage of construction, including but not limited to: NO PHOTO INSPECTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED
WORK COMPLETED WITHOUT REQUIRED INSPECTIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL - Accessory Building location
- Site preparation
- Excavation
- Footings
- Foundation Walls prior to backfill
- Air Sealing
- Slabs prior to concrete
- Framing
- Insulation
- Electrical (Rough and Final) See Electrical Inspectors below
- Plumbing (Rough and Final) Call Onondaga County Plumbing Control 315-435-6614
- Fire protection equipment
- Certificate of Occupancy (Final Inspection)
- Certificate of Compliance (Final Inspection)
It is the responsibility of the owner, applicant, or their agent (contractor, etc) to schedule the REQUIRED inspections with the Code Enforcement Office at least 24 hours in advance. ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS The following are the ONLY APPROVED Electrical Inspectors for the Town of Camillus. - Central New York Electrical Inspection Services, LLC
Larry Kinne: 315-633-0027
- Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service, Inc.
Gene Spencer: 315-446-7871
Brian Fenner: 315-440-4070 The Inspector
Timothy Willsey: 315-247-9162 or
Main Office: 1-800-487-0535 Middle Dept. Inspection Agency
Main Office: 585-454-5191 Upstate Electrical Inspection Agency
Aaron Bellows: 315-452-5304
FIRE/LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
All commercial and multiple residential buildings require periodic fire/life safety inspections for compliance with the Code of the Town of Camillus and the Uniform Code of New York.
- Assembly Occupancies, Day Cares, and Private Schools require inspection annually.
- Other Commercial and Multi-Family Buildings require inspection every 36 months.
- Rental units defined in the Rental Registry Law require inspection every 24 months.
- Occupied dwelling units may be inspected at the invitation of the occupant or where conditions on the premises threaten or present a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare.
CHANGE OF TENANT IN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING
A tenant change in an existing building requires the owner, property manager or prospective tenant to contact the Code Enforcement Office to determine what may be required with regard to a building permit. At a minimum, a Fire Safety and Property Maintenance inspection is required before a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy can be issued. If there is a Change in Occupancy Type, a Permit is required. New Tenant Signage will require a Sign Permit.
WORK IN A FLOOD PLAIN
If your property or work area is within the Significant Flood Hazard Area (SFHA or Zone A (AE)), a Flood plain Development Permit must be applied for, along with your Building Permit for work that is within the floodplain. A Floodplain permit MUST be obtained prior to grading, filling, tree removal, building, placement of sheds, playgrounds, pools, decks, fences, septic, and other utility work within the SFHA.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, STORMWATER PERMIT AND REGULATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Construction activity including clearing, grading excavating, soil disturbance or placement of fill that results in land disturbance of equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet or the alteration of slopes steeper than 25% or altering an existing grade by more than 5% or working within 10 feet of a property line requires a Site Development Permit, including a plan for erosion and sediment control. Construction activity including clearing, grading, excavating soil disturbance or placement of fill that results in land disturbance of equal to or greater than 1 or more acres, please visit the following websites for more information about the requirements for the Phase II Stormwater Permit Program and Regulated Construction Activities:
CNY Regional Planning & Development Board
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
US Environmental Protection Agency
ASBESTOS
Important information regarding Asbestos
LEAD PAINT
New EPA rules require more care around lead paint. Important information regarding renovations and lead paint for the homeowner and contractor. For Help with Home Improvement issues, See Onondaga County Community Development Programs for Home Improvement for the Elderly, Accessible Home Modifications, Lead Removal, and Home Ownership program, here: Lead Paint Brochure Overview of Mold
The information contained herein is sourced mainly from Onondaga County and the New York State Department of Health and Labor.
Mold growth occurs when excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials (insulation, carpet, ventilations systems, interior and exterior surfaces etc.). Mold growth is found everywhere: indoors and outdoors. Controlling moisture and proper cleaning are the most important strategies for reducing indoor mold growth. Mold remediation becomes an immediate concern when there is a leak from plumbing or from a roof. These causes of water in the building are required to be eliminated. It is impossible to “mold proof” your house. However, you can manage mold growth by controlling indoor humidity levels and proper cleaning. To prevent mold from coming back in the future you must remedy the underlying source of the moisture. Mold issues can often be remedied by the building occupant reducing moisture and cleaning.
MOLD AND RENTAL DWELLING UNITS
There is currently no federal law covering a landlord’s responsibilities when it comes to mold. Also, New York State and the Town of Camillus do not have any laws that specifically address a landlord’s duties or liability when it comes to mold prevention and remediation or mold disclosure. Tenants may wish to review the New York State Renters Rights Guide concerning information on landlord and tenant issues tenants_rights.pdf (ny.gov)
OPEN BURNING AND RECREATIONAL FIRES OPEN BURNING is NOT PERMITTED within the Town of Camillus, per NYS DEC regulations.
Information on allowed recreational fires, See Fire Brochure. Additionally, New York State DEC has regulations regarding clean air. For further information you may visit their website.
TREES The Town of Camillus does not regulate trees on private property unless there is a threat to the public right of way. If you feel that there are unsafe trees on your property or a neighboring property, you may want to consult an arborist, your homeowners' insurance company, and possibly an attorney to understand your rights in case of damage from fallen trees or limbs. Tree Risk Brochure The Arbor Day Foundation has some helpful information about trees on their website: Arbor Day Foundation | Tree Planting Non-Profit CHICKENS-HARBORING ANIMALS
Click here to view the regulations on harboring chickens within the Town. |