Basement entry /egress Permit Question(town of hempstead) (construction, zoning)

[Sharpkeyblade]

I been scouring the Building code in the town of hempstead on the website and cant find the requirements for a basement entryway in the backyard. Can anyone provide help or info?

also....what kid of finds would be expexted if the town found out you removed from walls you shouldnt of had without a permit?

thank you all and be kind to one another.

[twingles]

I think the TOH code is the same as NY State - are you talking about an egress window, or steps for an outside entrance? You can google the egress window code for NY.

I doubt the town would notice any walls removed. They aren't toting around the blueprint for your house.

[Sharpkeyblade]

Ahhh , yea stairs with door in the foundation . I jus assume Hempstead would have extra restrictions

[cmontesi]

Originally Posted by Sharpkeyblade

Ahhh , yea stairs with door in the foundation . I jus assume Hempstead would have extra restrictions

It's a broad question. There are many restrictions that are town specific and state specific.
Once you touch one wall, you will need to make everything else up to code.
You will need a drainage system, etc.

If you get caught mid-construction, you will get a stop-work order and pay fees to the town for a building, plumbing, gas permit.
If you get caught after everything is done, you will do what we call it a "maintain" building permit application which will need an architect's seal with plans. Fees will be twice as much.

If there is a zoning issue, you will pay additional fees for a zoning review and then have someone present your case to the board at a set time(usually a 2-month wait from plans submittal).

Every situation is unique. My suggestion? Get a zoning analysis from an architect and an in-house visit. Make sure you have plans for your home(u can get those at the building department via a FOIL request).

You might open up a can of worms with a simple project.

If you or someone you know, knows a bit about these things, get them to read https://ecode360.com/14495822 and look for your district.