Certifications

Contact your municipality to find out if any existing construction on your property lacks legally required Certifications.

Certificate Of Occupancy

According to Hempstead Town Code, no building hereafter built can be occupied or used, in whole or in part, until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Commissioner certifying that such building conforms substantially to the permit and the requirements of law applying to buildings of its class and kind.

If your house was built prior to 1929 you would not have a Certificate of Occupancy. It may have a Certificate of Existing Use. If your house was built prior to 1929 and you do not have a Certificate of Existing Use, the Town of Hempstead Expeditors can help you apply for one. If your house does not have a Certificate of Occupancy or you are unsure when your house was built, you should contact the Building Department of Hempstead regarding the required certifications.

Certificate Of Completion

According to Hempstead Town Code, when work is performed under a permit but no certificate of occupancy is required, the Building Commissioner shall issue a certificate of completion if it is found that the proposed work has been completed substantially in accordance with the permit and the laws applicable thereto. This certificate also indicates the use or uses to which the structure or installation may be used and to what extent.

Engineer Certifications

Town of Hempstead Expeditors has New York State certified engineers and licensed architects who deal with the affidavits and certifications needed to show that the building was in fact erected in conformity with the plans filed with the Building Department.

Electrical Certifications

According to Hempstead Town Code, not only must a licensed electrician must be hired for electrical work, but it also requires an original Electrical Underwriter’s Certificate be submitted to the Town after any electrical work has been performed. Our team at Town Of Hempstead Expeditors has certified electricians who understand the electrical requirements and certifications outlined in the building codes.