Building Department
**Attention**
Due to COVID-19, City Hall is closed to the public. Inspections will be on a case by case basis only.
To obtain a building permit, please call 716-695-8595, or complete the application found at the bottom of this page, and attach in an e-mail directed to buildingoffice@northtonawanda.org. Building Department Inspections will be on a case by case basis only.
To obtain a plumbing permit, please fill out the appropriate permit form at the bottom of this page and either e-mail it to debbie@northtonawanda.org, fax to 716-695-8544 or mail with a check to the Plumbing department: 216 Payne Ave. North Tonawanda. If you need to reach the plumbing inspector directly, please call 716-390-1045. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Mission Statement
Our staff, the City of North Tonawanda Zoning Ordinance and the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Codes are here to protect the public from hazards of fire, inadequate building construction, and to provide for the health and safety of the citizens of North Tonawanda.
Hours
Business Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Plan Review: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Permits Issued: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Inspections: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
General Information
News
As of October 4, 2016, all flat work (concrete/asphalt) will require a permit. Flatwork consisting of a "replacement in kind" i.e.: no dimensional changes will not require prior approval/permit from the City Engineer, however, prior approval/permit must be issued by the City Engineer before the building permit is issued.
Permits
Electrical: Electrical permits may be applied for between 8 am - 11:30 am.
General Building Permits: General building permits may be applied for between
8 am - 11:30 am. Contractors, please bring in a copy of your signed contract. Property survey required for permits for additions, decks, sheds, garages, fences, pools.
Inspections
NOTE: SPECTIONS: FAILURE TO CALL FOR INSPECTIONS WILL RESULT IN FINES
Electrical - Please call Electrical Inspector at 695-8595 (Option 4)
General Building Inspections - Please call 695-8595 between 8 am - 11:30 am.
- Wall Inspection (mandatory 48 hour wait period after footer is poured)
- Rough Framing Inspection (rough electrical and rough plumbing inspections must be completed prior to scheduling rough framing)
- Truss Inspection (Truss Certification must be submitted to this office before inspection)
- Insulation Inspection (Truss Certification must be on file if a new build or addition; rough electrical must be completed prior to insulation inspection)
- Fire Separation Inspection (Schedule inspection BEFORE taping)
- Final Inspection (Final electrical and plumbing inspections must be completed prior to scheduling final building inspection)
Miscellaneous
If you are paying by check for both a license and a permit, please bring in two separate checks. If you are applying for both a plumbing permit AND a building permit, please bring in two separate checks.
Currently this office accepts cash or check only. Credit cards are not accepted.
ALL CONTRACTORS MUST BE LICENSED
Fees
Permit Applications
Most permits may be processed via an email to buildingoffice@northtonawanda.org stating job address, scope of work, cost, contractors name (if not the homeowner) and a copy of the contract if applicable.
Regulations
- Fence Placement information sheet
- Grading Ordinance
- Site Development Regulations
- Zoning Regulations
City Codes
Click Here for a list of city codes.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the building inspection office.
Department Of Building
City Hall
216 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: (716) 695-8595
Fax: (716) 695-8544
Staff
Cosimo R. Capozzi
Building Inspector
John Stahlman
Asst. Building Inspector
Rob DePaolo
Electrical Inspector/Code Enforcer
rdepaolo@northtonawanda.org
Renee Proefrock
Clerk Typist
