Building and Code Enforcement

Building, Planning and Zoning

Responsible For

  • Administering and Enforcing Village of East Syracuse Municipal Code (Local Law)
  • Administering and Enforcing International Property Maintenance Codes, Building Codes, Residential Codes, Fire Codes, Existing Building Codes, Energy Conservation Codes, Plumbing Codes, Fuel Gas Codes, Mechanical Codes, and Swimming Pool & Spa Codes
  • Administering and Enforcing Flood Plain Regulations, and Sign Regulations
  • Issuing permits for any new construction, alteration, demolition, signage, accessory buildings, swimming pools, spas, and fences
  • Carrying out inspections to assure compliance with all applicable codes and laws
  • Investigating all complaints concerning building code, zoning, or local law violations
  • Issuing Notice of Violation and Court Appearance tickets when necessary
  • Processing applications for Zoning Variances, Special Use Permits, Flood Plain Permits, and Accessory Use Permits and submitting the same to appropriate boards
  • Administering and inspecting all residential rental properties on either a 1 year, 2 year, or 3 year cycle
  • Administering and inspecting industrial and commercial sites, day care centers, multiple dwellings, and places of public assembly for fire safety compliance with the International Fire Code and Building Code
  • Responding to all structure fires and other emergency situations
  • Administering flood plain regulations and providing flood zone information

2020 Fire Code of New York State

2020 Building Code of New York State

 

 

 

 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Chris Shields Director of Buildings & Codes / Code Enforcement Officer (315) 437-3541 ext. 3206
William Cramer Building & Fire Inspector (315) 437-3541
Norm Carroll Housing Inspector (315) 437-3541