Building and Fire Services

Building Codes
Building Permits

Everyone must obtain the necessary building permits through the Town of Colonie Building Department before beginning any new construction, alterations or additions to existing buildings, demolition of buildings, and new commercial tenants within a building. Town of Colonie municipal codes also regulate sign installation, swimming pools, sheds, temporary tents, wireless telecommunication, solar panels and accessory outbuildings.

Plan Review Standards

EFFECTIVE MAY, 12, 2020, the New York State Building Codes went into effect for all construction in New York State outside of New York City. For questions about the new code requirements, contact the Town of Colonie Building Department.

These are the current code standards:

  • 2020 Residential Code of New York State
  • 2020 Building Code of New York State
  • 2020 Plumbing Code of New York State
  • 2020 Property Maintenance Code of New York State
  • 2020 Fire Code of New York State
  • 2020 Fuel Gas Code of New York State
  • 2020 Mechanical Code of New York State
  • 2020 Existing Building Code of New York State
  • 2020 Energy Conservation Code of New York State
  • 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  • 2014 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
Zoning
Wireless Telecommunications
Signs

Contact

Public Operations Center
Second Floor
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286