Building

Purpose: Enforces the NY Building Code and Zoning regulations adopted by the Town. Permits for new construction, additions, alterations and signs are issued. Inspects construction in progress and issues Certificates of Occupancy upon
completion.

New! Schedule Building Inspections
buildinginspections@townofriverheadny.gov

• Electronic Foil Application

Printable Building Department Information

• Department Online Forms

Requirements

• Deck Guidelines (PDF)
• Electrical Fee Schedule (PDF)
• Final Floor Affidavit (PDF)
• Inspection and CO Information Sheet (PDF) - Residential
• Plumbers Affidavit (PDF)

Additional Resources

• Free Access to Town Code
• FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, please view online.  https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance    https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps
• Building Codes,  https://dos.ny.gov/building-standards-and-codes  
  Department of State  https://dos.ny.gov/

Original notarized applications must be received by the Building Department before a permit will be issued.