Saranac Lake, NY · Essex County
Water Tapping, Sewer Tapping, Street and/or Sidewalk Opening
Property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request Village DPW permits for water or sewer taps and street or sidewalk openings.
What this form is
This Village DPW application requests permits for water tapping, sewer tapping, and street or sidewalk opening work. It asks for project details, owner and applicant contacts, contractor or design professional information, insurance selections, supporting documents, fee quantities, and a signed certification. Applicants must check the Dig Safe acknowledgement and coordinate work with DPW; street or sidewalk opening work cannot begin before verbal approval from the DPW Superintendent.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking Village permits for water or sewer taps, water lines or meters, or street, sidewalk, asphalt, or curb work need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Village Department of Public Works; check the city website for current contact details. Insurance documentation may be submitted with the application, faxed to (518) 891-1324, or emailed to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the certification requires the property owner or authorized representative to sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Village DPW permit application for water, sewer, street, or sidewalk work.
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Complete The Application
Fill in project, owner, applicant, contractor, insurance, fee, and certification sections, and check the acknowledgement.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required insurance documents and any project-specific sketch, plans, or road closure submission.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application to the Village Department of Public Works; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Saranac Lake DPW permit application?
- No. This application is signed and dated by the property owner or authorized representative without a notary.
- How do I submit the Saranac Lake permit application?
- Submit it to the Village Department of Public Works; check the city website for current contact details. Insurance documentation may accompany the application or be faxed or emailed as stated in the instructions.
- What work does this application cover?
- It covers water taps and lines, water meters, sewer taps, and asphalt, sidewalk, or curb work related to street or sidewalk openings.
- What documents may need to accompany the application?
- Depending on the project, applicants may need liability and workers’ compensation documentation, a sketch or site plan, plans or schematics, and a road closure submission.
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