VILLAGE OF DRYDEN
P.O. BOX 820, 16 SOUTH STREET
DRYDEN, NY 13053-0820
 Telephone # 607-844-8122, Fax #607-844-8120
Code Enforcement Officer: Henry Slater
65 E. Main St., Dryden, NY 13053
Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
For inspection appointment call: 844-9120

BUILDING/ZONING PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS

1. A completed application for a building permit must be submitted to the inspector.
2. A construction specifications (drawing) sheet must be completed. PLEASE note that this form must
be notarized.
3. A completed application for construction inspection is required. The fee for this permit must be
remitted at the time application is made.
4. Two (2) sets of drawings are required at the time a building/zoning permit is issued. One set will be
returned upon issuance of the permit and must be available at the construction site.
5. If the building is over 1,500 sq. ft., approved plans by a professional engineer or architect are required
(Please see attached guidelines). The licensed professional must also submit a signed “Statement of
Energy Compliance’.
6. A specification and description of material form must accompany the Building/Zoning Permit
Application.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Once you are issued a Building/Zoning permit, you may commence work. NO work should be
started prior to receiving a Building Permit from the Issuing Inspector.
2. The Building Permit must be prominently displayed on the premises to which it pertains. A copy of
the blueprints and construction specifications should also be on site and available to the inspector.
3. A Building/Zoning Permit is good for only one (1) year. It can be renewed at one-half (½) the
current permit fee rate.
4. Water and Sewer Systems:
Private Systems: Private systems must be approved by Tompkins County Health
Department.
Public Connection: Connection to the public systems must be approved by the
Superintendent of Public Works.
5. Electrical Inspections can be obtained by calling New York Board of Fire Underwriters or
New York Atlantic-Inland, Inc.
6. Upon completion of construction:
a. A final inspection is required
b. Approval of water and sewer connection from the Superintendent of Public
Works
c. A final electrical inspection is required.
Once these are items are provided a certificate of occupancy will be issued. PLEASE note
that NYS Law requires a certification of occupancy before anyone can move in.

SPECIFICATIONS OF REQUIRED DRAWINGS

Two (2) sets of plans and specifications must be submitted with each Building/Zoning
permit application. Plans are to be drawn to scale, and have affixed on each sheet the signed seal of
the architect or engineer registered in New York State that is responsible for their preparation.
All plans shall include at a minimum:
1. A site plant that includes:
a. Size and location of all existing and proposed structures.
b. Boundary line survey information.
c. Use of all unoccupied space around the structure(s).
d. Measured distances of structures for setbacks from road right-of-way and distances to
side and rear boundary lines.
e. Location and establishment of drainage right-of-ways and associated right-of-way.
f. Location of all public utility services (including: roads, right-of-ways and side and rear
boundary lines).
g. Location of driveway(s), curb cut(s), parking areas (including size, location and number).
h. Designation of any deeds pertaining to the lot, but not limited to, electrical, gas, water,
and sewer systems.
2. The elevations of front, sides, and rear of all building(s).
3. A footers, foundation, floor, roof, and structural plans.
4. Door, window and finish schedules.
5. Sections, details and connections.
6. Material designations.
7. Electrical plans: including but not limited to, lighting receptacles, motors and equipment,
service entry location, line diagrams and wire sizes, and conduits and breakers.
8. Plumbing plans: including but not limited to, fixtures, pipe sizes, equipment isometrics,
fixture schedule, Backflow device, sewage disposal and grease trap (if required).
9. Mechanical floor and ceiling plans including equipment distribution location with size and
flow, location of dampers and safeguards.
10. When required, adequate engineering details of structural, mechanical plumbing, and
electrical work (including, but not limited to, computations, stress diagram and/or other
technical data).
11. Details of maintenance of fire resistance ratings where penetrations are made in building
assemblies.
12. Design loads for floors, roofs, stairs, walls, etc.
13. Utility releases for demolition.
14. Intended construction classification(s).
15. Designation of number of occupants to be accommodated in rooms and space (except one,
two, and multi-family structures).
16. Location, construction, size and character of all exit ways.
17. Fire resistance ratings of all structural elements and supporting data.
18. Details of chimneys, vents, ducts, and their connections.
19. Details of fire protection systems including design considerations.
20. Details of heating and appliances and systems
21. Details of all temporary construction safeguards.
22. Details of all signs and display structures.
23. Details of elevator, dumbwaiter, moving stairs and conveyor equipment.
24. Details of plastics used in construction
25. Energy Conservation Code Compliance
26. Any other additional information that may be required by the Code Enforcement Officer.

VILLAGE OF DRYDEN
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING/ZONING PERMIT

Permit No.: __________________
Date Submitted: __________________
Date Issued: __________________
Zoning District: __________________
Variance Required: __________________
Site Plan Required: __________________
(Please print or type)
Name of Applicant: ______________________________
Address of Applicant: ______________________________
______________________________
Telephone Number(s) ______________________________
Job Site ______________________________

PRE APPROVED (IF APPLICABLE)

Architect, Engineer, or Land Surveyor:
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
_________________________
Telephone No. (____)_______________
Contractor/Builder:
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
_________________________
Telephone No. (____)_______________
Name of Owner:
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
_________________________
Telephone No. (____)_______________

CHECK APPLICABLE ITEMS:

New Construction ______
Residential________ Commercial ________
Renovation, Alteration, Conservation ______
Residential ________ Commercial ________
Installation:
Modular Home _______
Chimney Construction _________
Solid Fuel Burning Device __________
Insert___________
Pool _____ Deck_____ Roof_____
Porch_____ Other ___________________
Visual Safety Inspection ____________
FEES PAID: Total $____________
Check No. _________
Money Order _______
Cash_________
Note: All fees must be remitted prior to application approval.

TO BE COMPLETED BY INSPECTOR

PERMIT: Date Issued: _________________ Expiration Date:
___________________
Construction Value: _____________________________(To be Determined by the Inspector)
_________________________________________ __________________________________
Applicant´s Signature Inspector´s Signature

VILLAGE OF DRYDEN
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE:
NEW YORK STATE ENERGY
CONSERVATION CONSTRUCTION CODE

 I certify that the plans and specifications submitted with the application for building/land use or
special permit in the Village of Dryden have been prepared by _________________________
Licensed Professional
and
1. _____ are in compliance with the New York State Energy Construction Code.
Or
2. _____ are exempt from the following sections of the New York State Energy Construction
Code.
Date: ______________________ Signature:___________________________________
Name of Applicant: _________________________________
Job Site:__________________________________________
For one-family residential units, the plans and specifications should include, but not limited to the
following:
1. Heating degree days.
2. U-value for roof, opaque walls, windows, doors, floor, above-grade and below-grade
basement walls as appropriate.
3. Description of materials to be used in building envelope construction.
4. Specification that windows shall meet infiltration requirements.
5. Fireplace design, if applicable.
6. Specifications that heating equipment shall meet applicable energy efficiency standards.
7. Specification that the thermostat be capable of meeting that minimum required range.
8. Specification that water heater shall meet energy efficiency requirements.

VILLAGE OF DRYDEN
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS

 APPLICATION NO.___________ PERMIT NO.________________ DATE:______________
1. State existing use and occupancy of premises and intended use and occupancy of proposed
construction:
A. Existing Use and Occupancy ___________________________________________
B. Intended Use and Occupancy ___________________________________________
2. Nature of the Work: ___New Building ___Addition ____Alteration ____Repair ____Removal
___Demolition ____Installation
3. If Dwelling, Number of Dwelling Units _____, Number of Dwelling Units on Each Floor ____
If Garage, Number of Car(s) ______
4. If business, Commercial or mixed occupancy, specify nature and extent of each type of use
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Dimensions of Existing Structure with alterations or additions: Front ____ Rear ____
Depth______ Height ______ Number of Stories _______
6. Dimensions of Entire New Construction: Front _____ Rear _____ Depth_____ Height ____
Number of Stories ____
7. Size of Lot: Front_________ Rear___________ Depth____________
8. Zone or Use District in which premises are situated: ______________
9. Does Proposed Construction violate any Zoning Law, Ordinance or Regulation? ______
10. Name of Insurance Carrier __________________ Policy # _________ Expiration Date ____
Name of Compensation Insurance Carrier: __________________
Policy Number: _______________________ Expiration Date:_______________
11. Name and Address of Architect, if required: _______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
12. Electrical Underwriter Agency doing electrical inspection: _____________________________
13. A Plot Diagram Must be Prepared and attached hereto which contains all of the required
information according to the “Specifications of Required Drawings’.
I, ________________________(Name) of _________________________________(Address)
acknowledge that he/she is the named applicant or he/she is the agent (contractor, Officer, Etc.) of
said owner or owners and will perform said work as filed in this application. That all statements
contained in this application are true to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, and that the work
will be performed in the manner set forth in the applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Date:_________________________ Applicant´s Signature: __________________________
Sworn to before me this _____ day of
______________, 19___.
___________________________
(Notary Signature)
County of ___________________

FLOOD PLAIN DATA (IF REQUIRED)

Name of Waterway _______________________________________________________
Other Development Activities:
Fill-Excavation-Mining-Drilling-Grading-Watercourse Alteration
Water System - Sewer System
Proposed Project Located in _______________’A’ Zone with Elevation
_______________’A’ Zone without Elevation
_______________ Floodway
Base Flood Elevation at site is ________________________NGVD (Sea Level)
Elevation to which first floor is to be elevated ________________ ft.
Elevation to which compacted fill is to be elevated ____________ ft.
Plot Diagram

LOCATE CLEARLY AND DISTINCTLY ALL BUILDINGS, WHETHER EXISTING OR
PROPOSED AND INDICATE ALL SET-BACK DIMENSIONS FROM THE PROPERTY
LINES. GIVE LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS OR DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO
DEED, AND SHOW STREET NAMES AND INDICATE WHETHER INTERIOR OR
CORNER LOT.
VILLAGE OF DRYDEN

SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS

Property Address:____________________________________________________________________________
Owner: _______________________________________ Address:______________________________________
Contractor/Builder: ________________________________Address: ___________________________________
Excavation:
Soil and Type ___________________________________________________________
1. Foundation:
Footings-Mix____________ Size________ Slab Ground Cover______________ Crawl Space Ground Cover _______
Foundation Wall
Material__________________________________________________________________________
Interior Foundation Wall
__________________________________________________________________________
Columns - Material____________________Insulation____________________Foundation
Vents_________________
Girders - Material &
Size__________________________________________________________________________
Waterproofing__________________________________Insulation between joints ____________________________
Piers - Size ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Footing Drains:
Inside to Sump Pit_______________________________________________
Outside________________________________________________________
3. Chimneys: 4. Stairs: (Well hole Opening) _________________
Material__________________Flue Size ____________ A. Basement______________________
Clean out door________________________ B. Main or Attic___________________
C. Hand Rail_____________________
Fireplaces:______ D. Max Rise__________Max Run_______
Type_______________________________Flue Lining Size____________________________
5. Exterior Walls 6. Floor Framing
A. Wood Frame__________________ A. Joist Grade__________Size _________O.C.
B. Sheathing____________________ B. Bridging _____________________
C. Siding ______________________
D. Masonry Veneer_______________
E. Building Paper________________
F. Lintels______________________
7. Subflooring: 8. Finish Floor:
A. Material ____________Size_________ A. Material_____________________________
B. Laid ___________________________ B. Asphalt or Rubber_____________________
9. Partition Framing:
Stud Wood_______________________________ Spacing___________________________O.C.
10. Ceiling Framing:
Joists___________________________O.C. Bridging __________________________
11. Roof Framing:
Rafters___________________________O.C. Bridging __________________
Ridge Size________________________O.C. Trusses__________________O.C.
12. Roofing:
A. Sheeting_____________________ Size ________________
B. Roofing _____________________ Weight ______________
c. Underlay ________________________________________
13. Interior Walls:
A. Plaster_________________Dry Walls______
B. Sheetrock - Size - Walls _________________
C. Ceiling_______________________________
14. Decks:
A. Length______________ Width__________
B. Footing Size __________Depth_________
C. Joists Size__________________________
D. Decking Material____________________
15. Plumbing:
A. Sink_______________________________
B. Laundry____________________________
C. Water closet_________________________
D. Bath Tub___________________________
E. Stall Showers_______________________
F. Laundry Traps_______________________
16. Plumbing Vents:
A. Toilets____________________Thru Roof
B. Sink______________________Thru Roof
C. Shower(Stall)_______________Thru Roof
D. Laundry Tubs_______________Thru Roof
17. Sewage Disposal:
A. Public Sewage Approved by Village Sewer
Dept. ______
B. Septic System Approved by Tompkins County
Health Dept. _____
18. Heating:
A. Hot Water_______________________
B. Warm Air_______________________
C. Fuel___________________________
19. Insulation:
A. Roofing_________________________
B. Ceiling__________________________
C. Wall___________________________
20. Porches:
A. Footing Size_________ Depth_________
B. Below Grade_______________________
C. Foundation________________________
21. Garages: (Attached) (Under Living Spaces)
A. Footing Size_________Depth___________
B. Foundation Size_____________________
C. Type Construction____________________
D. Fireproofing_________________________
22. Solid Fuel Burning Appliances:
A. Make/Model_________________________
B. Type of Fuel_________________________
C. Flue Type___________________________
D. Chimney Type_______________________
VILLAGE OF DRYDEN
The Application of __________________________________________________________
Dated_______________________, 19___, Is hereby (approved) (denied) and permission (granted)
(refused) for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of a building and/or accessory structure
as set forth above.

REASON FOR REFUSAL OF PERMIT:

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Dated:_________________, 19____ ___________________________________________
Code Enforcement Officer
___________________________________________________________________________