Code Enforcement

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

*Please make checks payable to: Town of Clayton

ZONING & PLANNING PUBLIC NOTICES:

• Public Notices

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:

• Notice of Responsibility
• Building Permit Process
• Information Required for Permit
• Building Permit Application
• Information Required for Certificate of Occupancy
• Building Construction Questionnaire
• Code Enforcement Fee Schedule* updated 1-13-2021

*Don’t forget that you must add the Certificate of Occupancy fee to the Permit fee for a final price.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code

OTHER LINKS:

• ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
• NYS Division of Code Enforcement and Administration

POOL SAFETY:

• Pool Safety Information Page
• Pool Safety

ADDITIONAL LINKS:
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

ADDITIONAL LINKS

• www.ready.gov
• US Fire Administration