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Mechanical Permits
Please be advised that all Mechanical projects require a completed Amherst Building Department Permit Application. Requirements for submitting a Mechanical Permit Application are found below. Requirements vary based upon whether the work is taking place on a Residential or Commercial property and if the Homeowner or Contractor is performing the work.
The Town of Amherst recommends using our Online Permit Application portal (Amherst Permits, Inspections & Inquiries). In person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
Unit locations must adhere to manufactures specs for building separation and keep 3’ from all setbacks.
- Flood Plain check
Use the attached link to verify if you may be in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). If the proposed work falls within the SFHA please contact the building department for information on how to proceed.
- CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form
The Homeowner must provide a completed CE-200 insurance exemption form requested from New York State with the Amherst Building Permit Application. Please review the Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200) Guide for information about how to apply for a CE-200 Exemption Form. New York State will provide a CE-200 certificate upon approval. It is recommended that the Homeowner apply for and receive the CE-200 certificate prior to applying for a Roofing or Siding Building Permit.
- Completed Mechanical Permit Application Form
The Homeowner must complete an Amherst Building Department Mechanical Permit Application. The online form allows the Homeowner to electronically complete this application and download the completed form (in PDF format). A printable application is also available.
- Manufactures specs on the proposed unit
- Property Survey indicating where on the property the proposed unit will be located (Does not apply to furnaces or fireplaces)
- Submission process
If you have received your CE-200 Exemption Form and completed the Roofing/Siding Permit Application Form, you are ready to proceed to the Town of Amherst Online Permit Submission Portal. This online portal requires a registered user account. You may also choose to apply by mail or in person (please see instructions below).
To apply online:
- If you have not registered, please proceed to the online portal user registration page. The registration process and email confirmation can be accomplished in a few minutes. Once you have received your user account confirmation via email, you may proceed to the online portal login page.
- If you have already registered, please proceed to the online portal login page.
- When you reach the application page, you must attach the completed application in the attachments section.
To apply by mail or in person:
- If you choose to apply by mail or in person, you must include a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form and a completed Mechanical Permit Application Form. As noted above, in person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
- Flood Plain check
Use the attached link to verify if you may be in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). If the proposed work falls within the SFHA please contact the building department for information on how to proceed.
- You must be on file as a Registered Contractor with the Town of Amherst
If you are NOT a Registered Contractor (on file with the Town of Amherst Building Department), you must fill out and have notarized the Town of Amherst Home Improvement Contractor Registration Form. Completed forms must be returned to the Amherst Building Department, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221
- If you are a Registered Contractor with the Town of Amherst, you must have current insurance certificates on file with the Town of Amherst Building Department. These include:
- Workers Compensation (Form C105.2 only)
- Disability (Form DB120.1 only)
- If you are exempt from Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability Insurance, you must provide a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form with each permit application. Please review the Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200) Guide for information about how to apply for a CE-200 Exemption Form. New York State will provide a CE-200 certificate upon approval. It is recommended that the Registered Contractor apply for and receive the CE-200 certificate prior to applying for a Roofing / Siding Building Permit.
If you are unsure what insurance forms you currently have on file with the Town please contact the Building Department at (716) 631-7080
- Completed Mechanical Permit Application Form
The Registered Contractor must complete an Amherst Building Department Roofing / Siding Permit Application. The online form allows the Registered Contractor to electronically complete this application and download the completed form (in PDF format). A printable application is also available.
- Flood Plain check
Use the attached link to verify if you may be in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). If the proposed work falls within the SFHA please contact the building department for information on how to proceed.
- Manufactures specs on the proposed unit
- Property Survey indicating where on the property the proposed unit will be located (Does not apply to furnaces or fireplaces)
- Submission process
If you have received your CE-200 Exemption Form and completed the Mechanical Permit Application Form, you are ready to proceed to the Town of Amherst Online Permit Submission Portal. This online portal requires a registered user account. You may also choose to apply by mail or in person (please see instructions below).
To apply online:
- If you have not registered, please proceed to the online portal user registration page. The registration process and email confirmation can be accomplished in a few minutes. Once you have received your user account confirmation via email, you may proceed to the online portal login page.
- If you have already registered, please proceed to the online portal login page.
- When you reach the application page, you must attach the completed application in the attachments section.
To apply by mail or in person:
- If you choose to apply by mail or in person, you must include a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form and a completed Mechanical Permit Application Form. As noted above, in person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
To perform commercial mechanical work, you must be on file as a Registered Contractor with the Town of Amherst.
If you are NOT a Registered Contractor (on file with the Town of Amherst Building Department), you must fill out and have notarized the Town of Amherst Home Improvement Contractor Registration Form. Completed forms must be returned to the Amherst Building Department, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221.
List of Registered Home Improvement Contractors
- If you are a Registered Contractor with the Town of Amherst, you must have current insurance certificates on file with the Town of Amherst Building Department. These include:
- Workers Compensation (Form C105.2 only)
- Disability (Form DB120.1 only)
- If you are exempt from Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability Insurance, you must provide a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form with each permit application. Please review the Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200) Guide {LINK} for information about how to apply for a CE-200 Exemption Form. New York State will provide a CE-200 certificate upon approval. It is recommended that the Registered Contractor apply for and receive the CE-200 certificate prior to applying for a Roofing / Siding Building Permit.
If you are unsure what insurance forms you currently have on file with the Town please contact the Building Department at (716) 631-7080.
- Completed Mechanical Permit Application Form
The Registered Contractor must complete an Amherst Building Department Roofing / Siding Permit Application. The online form allows the Registered Contractor to electronically complete this application and download the completed form (in PDF format). A printable application is also available.
- Manufactures specs on the proposed unit (RTUs must have unit weights for current units and proposed units)
- Flood Plain check
Use the attached link to verify if you may be in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). If the proposed work falls within the SFHA please contact the building department for information on how to proceed.
- New units on a commercial site may require screening from the Planning Department
- Submission process
If you have received your CE-200 Exemption Form and completed the Mechanical Permit Application Form, you are ready to proceed to the Town of Amherst Online Permit Submission Portal. This online portal requires a registered user account. You may also choose to apply by mail or in person (please see instructions below).
To apply online:
- If you have not registered, please proceed to the online portal user registration page. The registration process and email confirmation can be accomplished in a few minutes. Once you have received your user account confirmation via email, you may proceed to the online portal login page.
- If you have already registered, please proceed to the online portal login page.
- When you reach the application page, you must attach the completed application in the attachments section.
To apply by mail or in person:
- If you choose to apply by mail or in person, you must include a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form and a completed Mechanical Permit Application Form. As noted above, in person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
- Residential:
- New or Replace Heating equipment - $100.00
- New AC equipment - $100.00
- Replace AC equipment - $50.00
- Commercial:
- New or Replace Heating equipment (per unit) - $300.00
- New AC equipment (per unit) - $150.00
- Replace AC equipment (per unit) - $150.00
After your permit has been issued by a Code Enforcement Officer, you will be instructed to call your assigned inspector. All calls for Residential Mechanical permit inspections should be directed to following:
AC ONLY Permits:
Joseph Hoehman
Senior Electrical Inspector
jhoehman@amherst.ny.us
631-7060
John Garven
Asst. Electrical Inspector
jgarven@amherst.ny.us
631-7070
Gary Naylor
Asst. Electrical Inspector
gnaylor@amherst.ny.us
631-7165
To find out who your inspector is for AC ONLY permits, please view this Interactive Inspection Territories Map to view which of the above inspectors is assigned to your job site.
Furnace &/or AC Permits:
After your permit has been issued by a Code Enforcement Officer, you will be instructed to call your assigned inspector. All calls for Commercial Mechanical permit inspections should be directed to following:
Jonathan Erzkus
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
jerzkus@amherst.ny.us
631-7093
Larry Hull
Code Enforcement Officer
lhull@amherst.ny.us
631-7112
Thomas Trabert, Jr.
Code Enforcement Officer
ttrabert@amherst.ny.us
631-7092
If you are unsure who your inspector is, please visit this Interactive Inspection Territories Map to view which of the above inspectors is assigned to your job site.
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Berke, Mark S.
Commissioner of Building
716-631-7080
Barnas, Nick
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7066
Boris, Douglas
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7098
Buccilli, Anthony
Project Manager
716-631-7079
Canna, Nathan
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7022
Chudy, Richard
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7083
Erzkus, Jonathan
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7093
Gesel, Douglas
Supv. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7120
Hull, Larry
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7112
Kimble, Gina
Senior Account Clerk
716-631-7081
Nagel, Conrad
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-2171
Pellow, Sean
Project Manager
716-631-7061
Piasecki, James
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7086
Prenevau, William
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7091
Princess, Karrie
Building and Zoning Clerk
716-631-7017
Stephens, Jennifer
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7097
Trabert, Jr., Thomas
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7092
Whitehead, John Jr.
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7080
Zierk, Emily
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7096
Building Maintenance
Rizzo, Daniel
Project Manager - PT
Bennett, Jennifer
Clerk
716-631-7109
Bennett, Gregg
General Crew Chief
716-631-7202
Bushen, Michael
Planning Draftsworker
Dafchik, Anne
Architect
716-631-7073
Klumpp, Robert
Working Crew Chief
716-631-7202
Electrical
Hoehman, Joseph
Senior Electrical Inspector
716-631-7060
Garven, John
Electrical Inspector
716-631-7070
Naylor, Gary
Assistant Electrical Inspector
716-631-7165
Fire Safety
Parnell, Bryan
Senior Fire Inspector
716-631-7140
Pidgeon, John
Senior Fire Inspector
716-631-7095
Halt, Krista
Senior Fire Inspector
716-631-7141
Hooper, Daniel
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7142
Mastrella, David
Fire Inspector
716-631-7078
Plumbing
Herberger, Alan
Sr. Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7145
Mayers, Gerard
Sr. Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7089
Taylor, Mark
Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7088
Winnert, David
Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7090
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