Building

*Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer:*	*Edward D. Collins, Sr.* *Tel: (315)524-7170 x 300* *E-mail: collins@ontariotown.org*
*Clerk:*	*Katie Steinmetz-Kelsch* *Tel: (315)524-7170 x 302* *E-mail: steinmetz@ontariotown.org*
*Clerk:*	*Sonyia VanPatten* *Tel: (315)524-7170 x 301* *E-mail: vanpatten@ontariotown.org*
Assistant Building Inspector - Code Enforcement Officer	Todd Luke Tel: (315)524-7170 x 304 E-mail: tluke@ontariotown.org
*Maintenance Mechanic:*	*Charles DeMinck* *Tel: (315)524-7170 x 304*
Address:	*1850 Ridge Road, Ontario, NY 14519*

Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

Building Permits – permit applications will be reviewed by the inspectors for compliance with all New York State building codes and town regulations. All plans for new homes of 1500 S.F. or more of habitable area and any plans for additions costing $20,000.00 or more need to be signed by a New York State “Registered Architect” or “Licensed Professional Engineer”. Two sets of prints should be submitted with the building permit, one with the aforementioned stamp and signature. Building plans should be submitted two weeks prior to starting construction.

When is a permit required? – building permits are required for remodeling, alteration, addition and new construction in all residential and commercial structures. Also a permit is necessary for any permanent structure such as satellite dishes, swimming pools, decks, porches, gazebos, storage sheds, pole barns and garages. A building permit is valid for one year and may be renewed twice. If you do not know if a permit is required, please feel free to contact the building department at the above listed number. Fee information is available upon request.

	Inspections – performs all building construction inspections as mandated by the permit as well as public assembly inspections, code enforcement, zoning inspections and fire.
	Flood Map/State/Federal/Wetlands – flood map information and state & federal wetland maps are available for the public to view.

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