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BRC Forms & Informationals
Registry & License Listings
Please be advised, the City of Albany, NY provides these listings as a public resource for general information. While the City makes every effort to present the most current data, Albany expressly disclaims any liability for errors, omissions or inaccuracies in its content. Though this information is reviewed and updated in the normal course of business, all data is subject to change.
- Active Residential Occupancy Permits (ROPS)
- Active Vacant Buildings Registered
- Certified 3rd Party Electrical Inspection Companies - only for use by Class A Electricians
- Class A Licensed Electricians
- Class A Licensed Elevator Inspectors & Installers
- Class A Licensed Plumbers
- Class A Licensed Public Assembly Inspectors
Handbooks & Informationals
These resources are provided to assist customers navigate the inspection & permitting processes
- Change of Use/Commercial Tenant Informational
- Code Enforcement Handbook
- Deck Worksheet
- Fee Chart
- Fence Informational
- Floodplain Development Permit Application Guide
- Good Neighbor Handbook
- How to Pass a ROP Inspection Brochure
- Insurance Informational
- Maximum Lot Coverage Informational
- Plot Plan
- Rental Registry FAQs
- Residential Occupancy Permit (ROP) Guide
- Residential Property Guide
- Swimming Pool Guide
- Tenant Bill of Rights
- Tenant Safety Informational
- Vacant Building Registry FAQs
Registry Forms
These forms are used to comply with the various registry program we administer.
Permit Applications
These forms are used to apply for permits where there is work or a change in the property proposed. Any exterior work being done in a Historical Overlay District will require the submission of a Certificate of Appropriateness Application in addition to your Permit Application. All exterior work requires the submission of photos of the building.
- Building Permit Application
- Deck Permit Application Package - includes our Deck Worksheet & Plot Plan
- Electrical Permit Application - can only by filed by Class A Electricians or with a Class B License Application
- Elevator Permit Application - can only be filed by Licensed Elevator Installers/Limited Installers
- Fence Permit Application Package - includes our Fence Informational & Plot Plan
- Fire Alarm Permit Application
- Floodplain Development Permit Application - see our accompanying Floodplain Permit Application Guide
- HVAC Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application - can only be filed by a Class A Plumber or with a Class B License Application
- Pool Permit Application Package - includes our Swimming Pool Guide & Plot Plan
- Sidewalk/Barricade Permit Application
- Sign Permit Application
- Sprinkler Permit Application
- Unified Solar Permit Application
- USDO Certificate of Appropiateness
- USDO Master Development Application
- Window(s) Permit Application Package
License Applications & License Holder Information
Applications for obtaining licenses and forms for license holders
- Certified 3rd Party Electrical Inspector Application - limited to inspection of Class A Electricians work
- Class A Commercial Inspection License Application
- Class A Elevator License Application - Inspector, Installer & Limited Installer
- Class B Electrician's License Application - limited to a single property and must be accompanied by a Electrical Permit Application)
- Class B Plumber's License Application - limited to a single property and must be accompanied by a Plumbing Permit Application)
- Elevator Inspection Certification Form - can only be submitted by a Class A Elevator Inspection Company
- Fire Alarm Sign-Off Form
- Sprinkler System Certification Form - to be used to close out Sprinkler Permits
- Water-Based Fire Protection System Inspection Form - to be used with Sprinkler Registrations
General Information/Memos for the Public
These are misc. forms, policies and memos informing the Public of changes to processes of the BRC