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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
 
Building & Plumbing Inspector:
Robert FitzSimmons rfitzsimmons@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3051
Assistant Building & Plumbing Inspectors:        
Bill Gerety bgerety@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3052    
Rocco Germani rgermani@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3058    
Paul Senitta psenitta@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3057    
Code Enforcement Officer:        
Ed DiBuono edibuono@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3053    
Clerical Staff:        
Suzanne Fuller sfuller@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3056    
Carol Saracco csaracco@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3055    
Michele Allegretti mallegretti@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3054    
         
Main extension building@harrison-ny.gov 914-670-3050    
         
Department Fax Number   914-835-7491    

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT***

Carbon monoxide alarm requirements to go into effect February 22, 2010.

This legislation requires all residences, both new and existing, to have carbon monoxide alarms installed. Click here to read law.

The Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting and approving all construction within the Town, to insure that such construction meets the Town standards and codes. Building permits are issued for all new commercial and residential buildings in Harrison, as well as any additions, alterations, accessory structures or facilities. Plans and specifications are reviewed for compliance with construction codes and the Zoning Ordinance. The Building Inspector is responsible for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Most residential construction requires approval from the Architectural Board of Review. Building permits and applications for sheds, decks, pools, interior alterations are also reviewed, with permits issued and approved by the Building Inspector. New commercial construction and site division requires site plan approval from the Planning Board and Architectural Review Board.

In addition, permits are required for fences, driveways, tree removals, signs, awnings, plumbing and electrical work, blasting, temporary structures, special outdoor events, excavation and regarding, fill and trucking, demolition and ADA compliance. Signage and awnings require the review and approval of the Architectural Review Board.

The department is also responsible for contractors' insurance and blasting bonds and to follow-up on bona-fide complaints regarding the Zoning Ordinance and State and Local Codes.

Town Code

Frequently Asked Questions

Insurance Requirements for Contractors

HOW DO I GET A PERMIT FOR A GENERATOR?

Important Documents:

Application for CO
Basement Affidavit, Legal Use of
Backflow Report DOH1013

Blasting Permit
Building Permit
Building Permit Package(ARB)
Certification Of Compliance
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Complaint Form
Demolition

Electrical Permit
Fee Schedule
Fence Wall Driveway Permit
Fire Sprinkler Affidavit
Flood Plain Disturbance Permit
Land Development Application
Harmless Form Clause
Insurance Sample

Owner's Affidavit
Plan Amendment
Plumbing Permit
Regrade/Fill/Excavation Permit
Sewer Permit
Sign Awning Permit
Special Event
Special Event Indemnification
Steep Slope Permit
Surety Bond Sample


Table of Use-Business
Table of Use-Residence
Temporary Structures/Containers
Tree Removal Permit

Truck Permit
Zoning Dimensions Residence
Zoning Dimensions Business

 

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