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The Code Enforcement Office works to ensure safety and compliance by reviewing plans, conducting periodic inspections, and addressing code violations. The Code Enforcement Officer enforces the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as detailed in Chapter 10 of the Village of Saranac Lake’s Code.
- 2025 Building Code of New York State
- 2025 Fire Code of New York State
- 2025 Mechanical Code of New York State
- 2025 Fuel Gas Code of New York State
- 2025 Property Maintenance Code of New York
- 2025 Residential Code of New York State
- 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State
- 2025 Plumbing Code of New York State
- 2025 Existing Building Code of New York State
- 2025 New York State Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
- 2023 NFPA 70 National Electric Code
Building/Demo Permits
Building permits are required for any work that must conform to the Uniform Code. This includes the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof.
Other projects requiring building permits are:
- Installation of a solid fuel burning heating or cooling appliance or chimney in any dwelling unit
- Electrical service upgrades
- Re-roofing
- Re-siding
- Window replacement
There are exemptions to the building permit requirement based upon the nature of the repair. For more information, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer.
Building Requirements for Decks
Sign and Temporary Sign Permits
Anyone wishing to post or place a sign within the Village must complete a Sign/Temporary Sign Application. Completed applications should be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer.
Sign and Temporary Sign Permit
Inspections
The Code Enforcement Officer will conduct multiple types of inspections.
- Building projects may require multiple inspections. The Code Enforcement Officer will conduct these inspections, with the exception of electrical inspections. Contact the Code Enforcement Office for a list of approved third party electrical inspectors.
- The Code Enforcement Officer conducts periodic inspection of areas of assembly, businesses, and apartment buildings with three or more apartments on a routine basis.
- The Code Enforcement Officer conducts fire safety and property maintenance inspections on a routine basis.
Unified Solar Permits
Unified solar permitting is available statewide for eligible solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. This office provides the permitting process through the following application.
Tenant Rights
To learn more about the rights of tenants check out this guide published by the NYS Office of the Attorney General.