Town & Village of Allegany, NY

Village Code Enforcement Officer
​John Helgager

Municipal Building, 106 E Main Street, Allegany NY 14706   716-373-1460  Fax: 716-373-4388  
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The Village Code Enforcement Office is located at the Village of Allegany Municipal Building at 106 East Main Street Allegany, NY. The Code Enforcement Officer can be contacted through the Clerks Office from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at (716) 373-1460.

The Code Enforcement Officers responsibility is to enforce the International Building and Fire Protection Code, the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code, local municipal building codes, zoning ordinances, and multiple residency law. Duties are performed under the general direction of the village board with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgmental carrying out the details of their work.
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Typical work activities include:
  • Reviews, checks, and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with building and fire protection codes, zoning ordinance and applicable laws prior to issuing permits.
  • Inspects buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable ordinances or laws.
  • Issues building permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy upon application.
  • Explains the requirements of the local building codes, the local zoning ordinance, the International Building and Fire Code and other applicable laws to building contractors and to the general public.
  • Provides for removal of illegal or unsafe conditions and secures the necessary safeguards during construction.
  • Order unsafe conditions in existing structures to be removed and arranges for condemnation notices to owners and builders of improper or hazardous structures.
  • Inspects existing buildings and structures to ensure their conformity with safety standards.
  • Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of the building code and zoning ordinance.
  • Maintains records of acts and decisions.
  • Prepares periodic reports of buildings and structures erected or altered, of permits issued, of fees collected, and estimated costs of work covered by such permits, for presentation to the Village Board of Trustees.
  • Attends basic and continuing in-service training courses
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Other Links of Interest
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) 
​NYS Division of Code Enforcement and Administration

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jhelgager@allegany.org

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TOWN OF ALLEGANY
Town Hall, 52 West Main Street
Allegany, NY 14706
716-373-0120
Fax​: 716-373-4522
VILLAGE OF ALLEGANY
Municipal Building, 106 East Main Street
Allegany, NY 14706
716-373-1460
​Fax: 716-373-4388
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