BUILDING DEPARTMENT: Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Acts as Liaison to Planning & ZBA
The Office of Building Inspector & Code Enforcement is responsible for applying and enforcing all New York State Building Codes, and Town of Galway Zoning and Building Codes.
Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
However, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment to avoid possible conflicts with onsite inspections and other scheduled meetings.
On days with meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board or Town Board, the office hours are 12pm – 5pm. (Check the Events page calendar for meeting dates.)
BEFORE undertaking any construction or demolition which is covered by NYS Building Codes or Town of Galway Codes, it is your responsibility to obtaining a building permit. Most building projects in the Town of Galway require a building permit. If you are unsure if a permit is needed, please contact the Building Inspector before you start work.
Permits can take at least two (2) weeks during the main construction season. If you need Zoning Board approval for your project, it may take two (2) months or more. Please plan accordingly.
Effective 01/01/2022 all plans should be submitted on 11″x 17″ along with a digital copy.
Please note there is a new application for PV Systems less than 25 KW.
The Building Inspector has the responsibility and requirement to perform the inspections listed below, but the applicant must notify the Building Inspector for the inspections:
1. Foundation Footings BEFORE the pouring of concrete.
2. Foundation BEFORE backfill
3. Septic System BEFORE backfill. Be sure there is adequate water to test the level of the distribution box.
4. Plumbing, heating, framing and electrical BEFORE closing in framework. Electrical inspections are conducted by a third party inspector.
5. Prior to any occupancy, final inspection for Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is required. BEFORE residing in the dwelling a CO must be obtained, there are no exceptions.
- Issuance of Building Permits and subsequent inspections
- Septic Inspections and Septic Permits
- Review of applcations filed before the
- Zoning Board and Planning Board
- Galway Code compliance activities
Max Luetters – Building Inspector ([email protected])
Phone: 518-514-8012
Building Permits
- Town of Galway 25kW or less Solar PV-Permitting-application
- NEW SINGLE-FAMILY
- Swimming pool permit
- MISC. PERMIT
- Deck Permit
- ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PERMIT APPLICATION
- Application for Waste Water System
Driveway Permits
Information
Additional Forms
CONTACT
Contact: Max Luetters
Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Officer
5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway, NY 12074
Cell: 518-514-8012
Office: 518 882-6070 ext. 19
HOURS
Monday – Friday. 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Building Department will be closed for training on Friday, March 20 – Thursday, March 27. It will reopen Friday, March 28, 2025.
Days with Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or Town Board Meetings, office hours are 12-5 PM.
We advise contacting the Building Department to check availability before coming to the Town Hall.
Inspections:
Applicants are responsible for scheduling all required inspections. Permission to schedule inspections can be given to the contractors. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required when requesting inspections.
Inspections can be requested by email or phone call. You must received confirmation that the Building Inspector is available at your requested time.
Failure to request any required inspection may prevent the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.