Building Department 
Denise Mikol, Secretary
Steve Watts, Building & Development Administrator
Steffen Buck, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer/Emergency Coordinator
Dave Milkiewicz, Code Enforcement Officer
John Cooper, Code Enforcement Officer

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-4pm
Phone (518) 371-7410 ext. 2502
Fax (518) 371-0304
Email: dmikol@townofhalfmoon.org

About the Building Department

The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Codes govern construction in the property that are regulated by this code require a building permit. Examples of items requiring a permit:

• New residences
• Garages and additions to residence
• Change in basement or attic into living space
• Storage building over 144 sq. ft. (exemption: mobile home parks)
• Pools above and in-ground, hot tubs (more than 24” deep)
• Septic and Sewer hook-ups
• Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, gas conversions, etc.
• Decks

Regulations for Building Permits

Building Permit Application
**This is a courtesy copy of a building permit. Please apply in person for all permits. Photo copies, faxed copies, mailed copies will not be accepted.
** If you need assistance in completing the permit please call the office of Code Enforcement at 371-7410 ext. 2502, thank you.

Residential / Commercial Permit Fees and Requirements:

Septic/Sewer Residential $17.00 / Commercial $168.00
Fireplaces $45.00
Demolition Residential $50.00-$84.00 / Commercial $224.00
Signs $1.12 per sq. ft. $56.00 min. charge
Lawn Sprinkler Residential $56.00 / Commercial $224.00
Pools above and in-ground / Hot Tubs $56.00
Burning Permits $12.00
Mobile Home replacements $56.00 / sheds $6.00
Decks, sheds, additions min. charge $56.00
Blasting Permits $224.00
Additions, tenant set-up Commercial $224.00 min. charge
Land Clearing / Soil Dist. Commercial $224.00
Operational Hazardous / Commercial $84.00
Building Permits / Commercial Permits **see below**

**Fee based on square footage using the 2002 BOCA (Building Officials / Code Administrators International) “Type of Construction Permit Fee Schedule”
(PFM) Permit Fee Multiplier of .0047
(GAM) Gross Area Modifier of 75
Construction Factor from IBC Table
**Permit Fee = Area X GAM X Const. Factor X PFM X 1.12 (2007 fee increase of 12%)**

• Decks, Porches, Sheds, Garages, Addition: Need plot plan showing location of such, with distances to property lines
• Building Plans / stamped by Engineer or Architect if it is a two-story or on existing foundation
• Pools Above and In-ground showing location of pool, size and measurements to house and property line.
• An approved building lot
• Plot-plan showing location of building, driveway, well and septic (if required)
• Two sets of stamped building plans / stamped by an Engineer or Architect
• Septic Design / Perc Test Data
• Copy of your builder’s insurance certificate and workers comp with the Town named as additional insured

If you are not sure if you require a permit please call the building department someone is happy to assist you. 371-7410 ext. 2502.

The Building Department is Responsible for:

Inspections of Industrial and Commercial Buildings, multiple dwellings and place of public assembly for fire safety compliance with New York State Uniform Code. Set Occupancy loads, inspects heat producing equipment, fireplaces, woodstoves, pellet stoves, sprinkler systems, and above and below ground storage tanks of combustible and flammable liquids.

Respond to structure fires and other emergency situations when called by the local fire department.

Responsible for the Town’s Emergency Management Plan under the direction of Town Board Liaison.

Development: Liaison for Emergency Services.