Building Department

Phone: 914-670-3050
Fax: 914-835-7491
E-Mail: building@harrison-ny.gov

Assistant Building & Plumbing Inspectors: Bill Gerety, Rocco Germani & Paul Senitta

Code Enforcement Officer: Ed DiBuono

The Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting and approving all construction within the Town, to insure that such construction meets the Town standards and codes. Building permits are issued for all new commercial and residential buildings in Harrison, as well as any additions, alterations, accessory structures or facilities. Plans and specifications are reviewed for compliance with construction codes and the Zoning Ordinance. The Building Inspector is responsible for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Most residential construction requires approval from the Architectural Board of Review. Building permits and applications for sheds, decks, pools, interior alterations are also reviewed, with permits issued and approved by the Building Inspector. New commercial construction and site division requires site plan approval from the Planning Board and Architectural Review Board.

In addition, permits are required for fences, driveways, tree removals, signs, awnings, plumbing and electrical work, blasting, temporary structures, special outdoor events, excavation and regarding, fill and trucking, demolition and ADA compliance. Signage and awnings require the review and approval of the Architectural Review Board.

The department is also responsible for contractors' insurance and blasting bonds and to follow-up on bona-fide complaints regarding the Zoning Ordinance and State and Local Codes.

Town Code

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Documents:

Fire Sprinkler Affidavit
Application for CO
Blasting Permit
Building Permit
Building Permit Package
Certification Of Compliance
Complaint Form
Demolition
Electrical Permit
Fee Schedule
Fence Wall Driveway Permit
Flood Plain Disturbance Permit
Foil Request
Land Development Application
Harmless Form Clause
Insurance Form
Plan Amendment
Plumbing Permit
Regrade/Fill/Excavation Permit
Sewer Permit
Sign Awning Permit
Steep Slope Permit
Table of Use-Business
Table of Use-Residence
Tree Removal Permit
Truck Permit
Zoning Dimensions Residence
Zoning Dimensions Business