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Home Heating Oil Tank Abandonment Notices and Forms
Home Heating Oil Conversion Notice
Sample Letter
Part 1203 Review and Reporting Form
Reports of activities relative to administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code by municipal governments.
Please Note: The updated Reporting Form for reporting year 2018 has been posted.
Part 1204 Review and Reporting Form
Reports of activities relative to administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code by state agencies and authorities.
Please Note: The updated Reporting Form for reporting year 2017 has been posted.
NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code: What elected officials need to know.
Model Local Law and Code Enforcement and Administration Forms
Each municipality's program for administration and enforcement of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code must include the features described in Part 1203 of Title 19 NYCRR. These forms are provided to assist municipalities and are only samples, intended to be used solely as a guide. Each municipality should consult with its own legal counsel in preparing its forms.
Model Local Law for the Administration and Enforcement of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Operating Permit Application
More Restrictive Local Standards
- Petition to the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council for the Incorporation of More Restrictive Local Standards
- Guide for the Incorporation of More Restrictive Local Standards
Local Energy Conservation Construction Codes (§ 11-109)
- Filing of a Local Energy Conservation Contruction Code (Energy Law § 11-109)
Educational Services
- Training Registration Instructions
- Training Registration Form
- Building Safety Inspector Certification
- In-Service Course Approval Form - Classroom: This form is for requesting a course to be approved as a classroom-based In-Service training course. Complete this form in its entirety and submit it to the DBSC. Incomplete forms will be returned and will delay the approval process.
- In-Service Course Approval Form - Online: This form is for requesting a course to be approved as an online In-Service training course. Complete this form in its entirety and submit it to the DBSC. Incomplete forms will be returned and will delay the approval process.
- In-Service Course Renewal Application: This application is for renewing a previously approved In-Service training course. Complete this form in its entirety and submit it to the DBSC. Incomplete forms will be returned and will delay the approval process.
- Professional Development Elective (PDE) Application:
This application is for applying professional development electives toward annual In-Service training. Up to 12 hours may be applied annually.
- BSI Certification Application:
Complete this application after you have successfully completed Basic Training Courses 9A, 9B, and 9C if you wish to become a certified BSI and do not wish to pursue a certification as a CEO.
- BSI or CEO Change in Level Certification Application: Complete this application if you wish to decrease your certification from a CEO to a BSI, or if you wish to increase your certification from a BSI to a CEO.
- Standard Instructor Certification Application:
This application is for applying to become a Standard Instructor. Standard Instructors are individuals certified by the Department of State to teach one or more basic training courses (19 NYCRR1208-1.2(s))
- Standard Instructor Renewal Form: This form is for Standard Instructors to renew their certification prior to its expiration date.
Request for a Code Interpretation by the Secretary of State
Code Change Proposal Submissions
Code Change Proposal Form
Job Impact Statement (SAPA §201-a)
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for Small Businesses and Local Governments (SAPA §202-b)
Regulatory Impact Statement (SAPA §202-a)
Rural Area Flexibility Analysis (SAPA §202-bb)
File Complaint Against A Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector
Local Code Enforcement Complaint Form
Direct Enforcement Forms
Building Permit Application
General Plan Review pdf (updated 2010 Code) click here for editable rtf type document
Foundation Plan Review pdf (updated 2010 Code)
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Steel Frame Construction Plan Review pdf (updated 2010 Code)
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Wood Frame Construction Plan Review pdf (updated 2010 Code)
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Masonry or Concrete Construction Plan Review pdf (updated 2010 Code) click here for editable rtf type document
Roof Construction Plan Review pdf (updated 2010 Code)
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Commercial and Multiple Dwellings pdf (updated 2010 Code)
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Flood Hazard Area Review Forms
Plan Review Checklist - Flood Hazard Area Application Review - A Zones (pdf)
Inspection Checklist - Flood Hazard Area Inspections - A Zones(pdf)
Plan Review Checklist - Flood Hazard Area Application Review - V Zones (pdf)
Inspection Checklist - Flood Hazard Area Inspections - V Zones (pdf)
Factory Manufactured Buildings (Modular)
Manufactured Housing (HUD)
Load-bearing Lumber Certification
Variance Form
Contact your Regional Codes Representative.
The completed application, including at least one copy of all required documents, must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office.
Mailing an application directly to our Central Office without first involving a Regional Office will result in a delay.
Variance Petition Application
