Code Enforcement

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS REQUIRED UNDER NEW LAW
Amanda's Law, passed in the 2009 Session of the New York State Legislature, establishes a new requirement for installation of carbon monoxide detectors in homes. Under the law, one family homes, two-family homes, dwellings located in condominiums or cooperatives, and multiple dwellings must have a carbon monoxide detector installed regardless of the date of construction or sale.

The law was named after Amanda Hansen, a teenager whose life was tragically ended by a carbon monoxide leak from a defective boiler while she was sleeping at a friend's house in January 2009. Amanda's Law took effect on February 22, 2010.

The new law requires that the carbon monoxide detectors meet New York State standards, and that it be installed in an operable condition in dwellings where there are appliances or systems that may emit carbon monoxide, or those that have an attached garage.

One hundred per cent compliance will not only ensure compliance to the new law, but, most importantly, a safer living environment for all of the Village of Kinderhook's residents, especially our children.

For additional information, please contact the Village of Kinderhook's Enforcement Official, Glenn T. Smith at the Village Hall (518)758-8778, ext. 302.

BUILDING INSPECTOR
Glenn Smith is the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer for the Village. He is available at the Village Hall every weekday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During office hours he can be reached at 758-9882, after office hours please call his voice mail at 758-8778, ext. 302.

HAS YOUR PERMIT EXPIRED?
Building permits issued in the Village of Kinderhook are valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.

1) First renewal for an additional 6 mos. $25.00
2) Second renewal for an additional 6 mos. $50.00
3) Third renewal for an additional 6 mos. $75.00
4) Fourth renewal for additional 6 mos. $100.00

(If permits are not renewed as scheduled. The progressive fee schedule applies at the time of a request for Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance) i.e., if permit lapses for 18 months after the first 6 months, a fee of $25.00 + $50.00 + $75.00 =$150.00 is levied. A Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy will not be issued if renewal fees are not paid. Call the Building Department for clarification or additional information

THINKING ABOUT A SWIMMING POOL THIS SUMMER
"SWIMMING POOL. Any structure, basin, chamber or tank, which is intended for swimming, diving, recreational bathing or wading and which contains, is designed to contain, or is capable of containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep at any point. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; indoor pools; hot tubs; spas; and fixed-in-place wading pools." NYS Building Code, Section 3109.3

If the pool you intend to install meets any of the above criteria, YOU NEED A BUILDING PERMIT!

If you have any additional questions, please contact Glenn Smith for further assistance.

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