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Hornell City Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Division of the City of Hornell Fire Department is staffed by a Code Enforcement Officer, career firefighters and a health officer. The code enforcement office plays a major role in preserving the integrity of the City of Hornell's neighborhoods, buildings and overall quality of life within the city.

Daily functions of the Code Enforcement office include:

the issuance of building permits (inclusive of fences, pools, signs, solid-fuel appliances, etc.)
demolition permits *
zoning reviews
construction reviews as well as on-site construction inspections
the enforcement of local laws and ordinances
annual inspections of multiple family dwellings and places of public assembly.
issuance of plumbing and heating permits as well as the field inspection of plumbing and heating installations.

All inspections are performed pursuant to the NYS Property Maintenance and Fire Codes and are either done by the code officer, members of the Hornell Fire Department or by independent third party inspectors that are approved by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).

Rental Occupancy inspections may be scheduled (24 hours in advance) through the code enforcement office (by phone, email, mail or in person) and a rental inspection coupon must be purchased prior to the inspection, for a fee of $35.00 (Residential) or $50.00 (Commercial) from the City Clerk's office. (This fee covers the initial inspection and a re-inspection if necessary). A current Certificate of Insurance must be on file in the Code Office for each property before the inspection can be conducted. Inspection Guidelines

*Before any demolition permit can be issued, an asbestos survey must be conducted by a certified lab. More info about asbestos can be found at asbestos.com

CONTRACTORS - New permits to work in the City are available January 1. Please see the link below for info and important update regarding Workers' Comp.

Contractor Permit Information

Contractor Permit Application

CITY OF HORNELL MUNICIPAL CODES ONLINE

FORMS

(All Permits require an Application for a Building Permit and the appropriate Specifications sheet)

Building Permit Application

Construction Specification Sheet

Sign Specification Sheet

Fence Specification Sheet

Pool Specification Sheet

Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Code Enforcement

Jeffery H. Johnson

Dir. of Facilities Mgmt. and Neighborhood Revitalization

jeffjohnson@cityofhornell.com

Bud Burdett

Nuisance Officer

Duane Butler

Code Officer

Melissa Logan, Admn. Asst.

mlogan@cityofhornell.com

The office is located on the second floor of City Hall.

Phone: (607)324-7421

Fax: (607)324-3150

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Contractors

Eff. 12/1/08 - if you are claiming exemption from Workers' Comp, you must obtain a certificate from Comp and submit it to the City Clerk when applying for a license to work in the City limits.

www.wcb.state.ny.us

NOTICE ON HOME SALES The City of Hornell Codes Enforcement Office reminds all buyers and sellers of real estate that, effective December 2006, any and all residences must have carbon monoxide detectors installed and operating prior to the transfer of property, as per Section 1228.3 of the New York State

Fire Prevention Code.