Building Department
 
 
  
Building Department
Thomas Adamczak
Supervising Code Enforcement Officer
(716) 686-3470
   
 
The Building Department is located on the ground floor of the Cheektowaga Town Hall at 3301 Broadway (at Union Road).  Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The various inspectors can be contacted directly and have voice-mail for messages. For general information and directory: telephone (716) 686-3470 , or fax (716) 686-3516. 

Prior to performing electrical work a permit must be applied for and approved by one of the Town's two approved electrical inspection agencies: The New York Board of Fire Underwriters 
(716) 827-1155 or the Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service, Inc. (716) 316-7091. 

The Town of Cheektowaga Building Inspection Department is the first stop for all proposed developments or construction within the Town.  In addition to reviewing plans, issuing building permits and conducting inspections, the office provides the following services or functions:

Planning/Zoning Administration
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Coordination
Fire Inspections
Housing Inspections
Plumbing Inspections
Zoning Law Enforcement

Fire Inspections

- Administers and enforces the Town Fire Code and NYS FIre Code.  Conducts yearly inspections of places of public assembly and locations having hazardous materials.

Plumbing Inspections

-Administers and enforces the Town Plumbing Code, the NYS Plumbing, Mechanical and Natural Fuel Gas Codes. Conducts inspections of new installations, repairs and investigation of general plumbing and drainage complaints. All plumbing work with the exception of owner occupied single family/two family dwellings must be done by a plumber licensed by the Town of Cheektowaga.  The Office of
Building Inspections can confirm for you which plumbers are licensed with the Town of Cheektowaga.
 
BUILDING PERMITS
 
- Permits are required for new structures, additions, renovations, swimming pools, sheds, demolition of buildings, etc.  Permits are also required for plumbing work. It is advisable to contact the office when any work or improvements are contemplated for any residential or commercial/industrial property.  Local/state regulations may require certain approvals or reviews.
 
Permit Filing Fees - New Permit Fees In Effect as of November 6, 2007
 
Permit Fee Schedule ( click here)
 
Commercial Permit Work Sheet (to be filed with Builidng Inspections Office) ( click here)
 
Residential Permit Work Sheet (to be filed with Building Inspections Office) ( click here)
 
 
 
APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES
 
The Town of Cheektowaga is mandated by New York State to administer and enforce the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The current series of codes
adopted by New York State include:
  
Residential Code of NYS 2007
Building Code of NYS 2007
Existing Building Code of NYS 2007
Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code of NYS 2007
Energy Conservation Construction Code of NYS 2007
FIre Code and Property Maintenance Code of NYS 2007
  
Link to NYS Codes ( click here)
 
Link to NY Dept. of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration ( click here)
  
Special Inspection Forms (to be used by NYS Design Professionals)
  
   - special inspection statement   ( click here)
  
   - final special inspection report  ( click here)
 
   - Guide to Special Inspections and Quality Insurance ( click here to download guide)
 
 

Pre-filing Project Review
- the office staff will meet with developers/applicants to discuss proposed projects.  Information concerning all aspects of planning a site will be provided.   These include zoning setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, other agency involvement and potential area of concern based on past projects and discussions with agencies.

Environmental Review Coordination
- receives and coordinates review of projects subject to NYS SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) regulations.  Provides guidance in filing of applications, acts as intake officer and provides general oversight of the environmental review process.

Housing Inspections - Neighborhood Preservation and Wellness Program
- housing and commercial property maintenance inspections are systematically made to ensure that property is maintained.  Complaints are investigated and the office acts as liaison with individuals 
  and neighborhood groups. Complaints can be made by calling (716) 897-7281.
 
 

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