Building Safety in Cayuga County, NY (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Cayuga County, New York.
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Building Permits
Cayuga County's Code Enforcement Officer must issue a building permit before any work that has to conform to the Uniform Code or Energy Code begins, covering construction, alteration, removal, relocation, demolition and chimney or flue installation. A list of small-scale exemptions applies, but exempt work still must meet code.
Cayuga County Building Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsCayuga County Code § 132-4A
Building permits required. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, a building permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation o...
Building Inspections
Cayuga County requires work to stay accessible and exposed until the Code Enforcement Officer inspects it at set stages, from the pre-permit work site through footing, framing, building systems and a final inspection before the job is signed off.
Cayuga County Construction Inspection Stages
Some RestrictionsCayuga County Code § 132-5
Work shall remain accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the Code Enforcement Officer or by an inspector authorized by the Code Enforcement Officer. The permit holder shall notify the Code Enforcement Officer when any element of work described in Subsection B of this section is ready for inspection. ... Work site prior to the issuance of a building permit; (2) Footing and founda...
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