New York A05838 requires municipalities issuing building permits to provide pre-approved construction documents at no cost for permitted residential.

New York A05838 amends the executive law and administrative code to require local governments issuing building permits to provide pre-approved construction documents at no cost for various types of residential buildings permitted in the jurisdiction. These documents must be sufficient for building permit issuance without alteration. The bill specifies that construction documents should be categorized by number of bedrooms and floors. Local governments are not required to provide documents for lots without a de minimis elevation grade or in flood zones.

New York A05838 requires municipalities issuing building permits to provide pre-approved construction documents at no cost for permitted residential.

New York A05838 amends the executive law and administrative code to require local governments issuing building permits to provide pre-approved construction documents at no cost for various types of residential buildings permitted in the jurisdiction. These documents must be sufficient for building permit issuance without alteration. The bill specifies that construction documents should be categorized by number of bedrooms and floors. Local governments are not required to provide documents for lots without a de minimis elevation grade or in flood zones.