Please note that the new New York State 2007 Building Codes will go into effect on January 1st 2008.  During the transition period between October 3rd and December 31st 2007 either the current code or the 2007 code can be applied. 

The 2007 New York State Building Codes can be purchased by contacting the International Codes Council at www.iccsafe.org or by tel.1-800-786-4452.

click here: MAYOR'S PRESS RELEASE

For information regarding the Village Code and information regarding the Village of Great Neck please go to the following link:

http://www.e-codes.generalcode.com/codebook_frameset.asp?ep=fs&t=ws&cb=0590_A

www.greatneckvillage.org

For a summary of some of the most common Village Code requirements "CLICK HERE"

Effective April 22, 2010, the EPA will require that all home improvements
contractors, property management firms, handymen or others compensated
for renovation that disturb more than 6 sq ft (interior) and 20 sq ft
(exterior) of paint or surface coating in pre-1978 housing where a child resides or
is expected to reside, complete training, use safe work practices and
verify that the work area is clean after completion of renovations. Renovation
firms must have at least one Certified Renovator and obtain firm
certification from the EPA.

Side Yard AC units no longer require variance approvals from Board of Zoning and Appeals.  However, to install or maintain a side yard AC unit approval from the ARC at a public hearing is required.

Engineered Design: At the discretion of the Building Department Superintendent any proposed design that is not considered a prescriptive design shall be deemed an Engineered Design.  All proposed Engineered Designs will require approved from the village engineer.

The following information and forms are provided to assist in the application of a Building Permit.  These documents are to be regarded as purely advisory and no representation is made to their accuracy or completeness.  To ensure a comprehensive review, refer directly to the Great Neck Village Code and the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention, Building and Energy Conservation Construction Code and other applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.Our goal is to: provide an information center where you'll be able to download all Building Department forms provide answers to frequently asked questions provide guidance before, during and after permit applications provide sample documents for viewing provide a calendar board with filing deadlines and dates of review boards provide photographs of old Great Neck Village and recently built homes that follow the examples of those in the past that made this village a great place to live and raise a family.