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Code Enforcement

 

Code Enforcement Officer:

  • Richard Ingerson

Phone: (315) 686-3512 ext. 29
Fax: (315) 686-2651
E-mail: codeenforcementofficer@townofclayton.com

The Town & Village of Clayton Code Enforcement Officer is responsible to enforce the International Building and Fire Protection Code, the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code and local municipal building codes, as well as the provisions of other local laws pertaining to quality of life issues. 

Duties:

  • Reviews, checks, and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with building and fire protection codes, zoning ordinance and applicable laws prior to issuing permits.

  • Inspects buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable ordinances or laws.

  • Issues building permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy upon application.

  • Explains the requirements of the local building codes, the local zoning ordinance, the International Building and Fire Code and other applicable laws to building contractors and to the general public.

  • Provides for removal of illegal or unsafe conditions and secures the necessary safeguards during construction.

  • Order unsafe conditions in existing structures to be removed and arranges for condemnation notices to owners and builders of improper or hazardous structures.

  • Inspects existing buildings and structures to ensure their conformity with safety standards.

  • Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of the building code and zoning ordinance.

  • Maintains records of acts and decisions.

  • Prepares periodic reports of buildings and structures erected or altered, of permits issued, of fees collected, and estimated costs of work covered by such permits, for presentation to the Village Board of Trustees.

  • Attends basic and continuing in-service training courses

Office Hours:

  • Monday through Friday

  • Other appointments available

Zoning & Planning Public Notices

       ▪ Public Notices

 

 

  Downloadable Forms:

New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code

Other Links of Interest

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)


NYS Division of Code Enforcement and Administration

Additional Contacts

Emergency Housing and Assistance

  • Salvation Army, (315) 782-4470
  • American Red Cross, (315) 782-4410

Jefferson County Department of Social Services

  • (315) 782-9030

Legal questions regarding Lease and Rental Restrictions

  • New York State Attorney General's Office, (315) 785-2444

Utility Emergencies

New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG):

  • Electricity Outage (800) 572-1131
  • Gas Odor (800) 572-1121

 

Code Safety Activities for Kids

Kid's Page | Emergency Exit Coloring Sheets - #1 (pdf) | #2 (pdf)
Bedroom Safety Coloring Sheet (pdf) | Stairway Safety Coloring Sheet(pdf)
Fireplace Safety Coloring Sheet(pdf) | Heater Safety Coloring Sheet(pdf) | Bathtub Safety Coloring Sheet(pdf)
Electrical Safety Coloring Sheet(pdf) | Pool Safety Coloring Sheet(pdf) | Escape Route Coloring Sheet(pdf)

POOL SAFETY

NYS DOS Codes Logo Notice of Emergency Adoption - Temporary Swimming Pool Enclosures

Addition of section 1228.4 of Title 19 NYCRR.

NYS DOS Codes Logo Pool Safety Information Page

NYS DOS Codes LogoPool Alarms. (Emergency Rule Effective Date: December 19, 2007)

19 NYCRR Part 1228 - Additional Uniform Code Provisions

 

Pool Safety

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Town of Clayton
405 Riverside Drive | Clayton, NY 13624 | Phone: (315) 686-3512 | Fax: (315) 686-2651

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