City of Syracuse


Division of Code Enforcement
Ken Towsley, Director of Code Enforcement
201 East Washington St. City Hall Commons Room 301 Syracuse, New York 13202
Phone:	(315) 448-8695
Fax:	(315) 448-8764 or 448-8615
Email:	CodeEnforcement@SyrGov.net
The Division of Code Enforcement is responsible for plan review and inspection of building construction within the City of Syracuse. It also maintains the Housing and Property codes and enforces compliance with the Syracuse Zoning Ordinance. The City's building permit process is managed by Code Enforcement in conjunction with the Departments of Engineering, Fire Prevention, Zoning, Public Works, Preservation, Transportation and Water. All applications are reviewed for accuracy and compliance to City and State codes by these Departments.
Building Permits, Certificates and Licensing
Central Permit Office 201 East Washington St. City Hall Commons Room 101 Syracuse, New York 13202
Phone:	(315) 448-8600
Fax:	(315) 448-8615
Email:	DOCEPermits@SyrGov.net

General Heating Requirements
In Syracuse, residential buildings shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit between September 15th and May 31st, whenever the outdoor temperature falls below fifty-five (55) degrees Fahrenheit (Property Conservation Code Section 27-54).

Amanda's Law
Carbon monoxide alarm requirements

Amanda’s Law requires essentially all residences, both new and existing, to have carbon monoxide alarms installed. The specific requirements differ for new and existing residences and also on when the buildings were built and subcategories of occupancy groups.

Probably the most asked question is the requirement for existing one and two family residences. They are required to have one carbon monoxide alarm installed on the lowest story having a sleeping area.

The proposal to modify the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, in order to comply with Amanda's Law, is being adopted as an emergency rule. The following link provides the proposed code text and legislation, Amanda’s Law. www.dos.state.ny.us/code/COAlarm.htm


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