Lima, NY · Livingston County

No notary required

Solid Fuel Burning Permit Application

The Town/Village of Lima application is for property owners or installers seeking a permit for a wood stove, fireplace, pellet stove, or biomass stove.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Lima permit for a solid fuel burning device before beginning work. It asks for the work address, parcel and owner details, installer information, insurance documentation, and a project description. Applicants must include a factory specification sheet and installation instructions, and the device must be inspected by the Building Inspector before use.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a permit for a wood stove, fireplace, pellet stove, or biomass stove must submit this application before starting work.

How to submit it

Mail or deliver the application to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485. Include the appropriate building permit fee by check payable to the Village of Lima or Town of Lima.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests insurance proof or Form BP-1 when applicable, but gives no notarized attachment step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Solid Fuel Burning Permit Application for the Town/Village of Lima.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the proposed work address, property owner and installer details, insurance information, and project description.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include the factory specification sheet and installation instructions, plus applicable insurance proof or Form BP-1.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Town or Village

    Mail or deliver the application and permit fee check to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Solid Fuel Burning Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requests insurance proof or Form BP-1 when applicable, without stating that either must be notarized.
How do I submit the Solid Fuel Burning Permit Application?
Mail or deliver it to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485, with the appropriate building permit fee by check payable to the Village of Lima or Town of Lima.
What should I include with the application?
Include a factory specification sheet and installation instructions. The form also describes required proof of the installer's workers' compensation insurance or Form BP-1 when applicable.
When must I get the permit?
The form says a permit is required for all solid fuel burning devices and must be obtained before any work begins. The device must be inspected before use.

Need something notarized?

This Solid Fuel Burning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lima form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.