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As
the nice weather approaches, so do many changes in the NYS Uniform
Building and Fire Codes. As a reminder, it is very important to
contact the Code Enforcement Office to see if your project requires a
building permit. Failure to obtain a permit that may be required
could result in a violation and fines, so please check with this office
before you build.
Many
people think that some projects or structures are temporary therefore
assuming that they don't need a permit. The code, state or local,
does not recognize a structure as being 'temporary". ALL
structures, additions, alterations, and
demolitions in the Town of Somerset require a building permit.
This includes portable pools.
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Few Reminders:
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ALL
swimming pools, portable or permanent require a building permit AND
possibly a building inspection.
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As
of March 1st 2003, all existing and new built homes will be required
to install a Carbon Monoxide detector on each floor of your
home. If there are any questions, call the Code Enforcement Office.
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Article
III Section 205-11F(1) of the Code of the Town of Somerset states
that "...it shall be unlawful for a property owner and/or
resident of the Town of Somerset to have on his or her property at
one time, for 30 days or more unhoused, unregistered
vehicles..." Section 205-11F-2c states that "...the same
or different vehicles of the following type will be counted:
motor vehicles, trailers, motor homes, snowmobiles, motorcycles,
and/or similar vehicles."
These
two ordinances will be strictly enforced this year and letters of
violation will be sent to the property owners. If you have any
questions, please contact this office at 795-9556 or my cell at
471-6080.
If you have any questions, please contact the
office at 795-9556.
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Code Enforcement