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Contact information
Fire Complaints or Youth Fire Setter Problems
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (716) 631-7140
- After Hours and Weekends (716) 689-1212
KnoxBox Ordering
Knox Company Store for Amherst Fire Safety Division.
Knox Product Ordering Instructions
**FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY **
Knox Key Secure 6 Ordering
Please be advised that Fire Departments wishing to place an order for a Knox Key Secure 6 key control unit shall review the information sheets and complete the online application process. The following process for ordering a Knox Key Secure 6 is required to be completed by all fire departments within the Town of Amherst.
Ordering shall be via online submittal using Knox Key Secure 6 online order link OR submitting a paper copy of the following: Town of Amherst Knox Key Secure 6 Order Form, Knox Customer Information Form, and FD Tax Exempt Form.
If you have any questions pertaining to the Knox Key Secure 6 ordering please contact Fire Inspector John Pidgeon.
John Pidgeon
(716) 631-7095
jpidgeon@amherst.ny.us
If submitting online, please use our Knox Key Secure 6 Ordering Form
If submitting via paper form then please mail all documents to:
Town of Amherst
Fire Safety Division
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
Click on the form links below to open and download a copy of each form.
- Completed Town of Amherst Knox Key Secure 6 Order Form
- Completed Knox Customer Information Form
- Submit Tax Exempt Form
*Please note that submitting paper copies will delay the ordering of Knox Key Secure 6. Online processing will expedite and streamline the process.
Knox information provided below. Click link for information about the Key Secure 6 or brackets.
Inspection Programs
- Public Assembly: conduct annual inspection required by NYS and provide capacity certificates.
- Nursing Homes, Daycare Centers and Private Schools
- Industrial and Storage Occupancies: conduct fire safety inspections with priority on high hazard uses
- Multiple Residences: conduct fire safety inspections and ensure compliance with NYS Multiple Residence Law and NYS Property Maintenance and Fire Code of NYS.
- Other Commercial Occupancies: conduct fire safety inspections including stores, offices gasoline stations etc.
- Certificate of Occupancy: conduct final fire safety inspections for construction and issuance of certificate of compliance or occupancy.
- Damaged or Vacant Buildings: conduct inspections of these buildings per the Fire Code of NYS or the Property Maintenance Code of NYS.
- Fire Protection Equipment Quick Permits: conduct inspections of these minor work permits.
Complaints
- Investigate all fire safety complaints and prosecute if necessary.
Fire Origin and Cause
- Assist the Fire Chiefs with origin and cause determination of fires.
Site Plans Review
- Conduct reviews of all site plans for fire safety.
Fire Protection Equipment Review
- Conduct reviews of all building permits for fire protection equipments.
Fire Prevention / Operating Permits
- Issue fire prevention / operating permits per Chapter 83 of Town of Amherst Code Part V, 83-5-3
Avoidable Alarms
- Administration of the false alarm ordinance
Public Relations
- Prepare and present programs to schools, service clubs, employee group’s volunteer fire departments etc.
- Meet with architects and engineers concerning various code sections and concerns.
- Provide fire safety pamphlets etc.
Volunteer Fire Departments
- Serve as liaison between the various fire departments and Town departments.
Youth or Juvenile Fire Setters
- Provide consultation to parents and youths to diminish curiosity fires
Building Department
5583 Main St
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7080
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Building Department
Permits and Applications
Forms and Publications
Flood Protection
Foundation Information
Licensed/Registered Contractors
Online Ordinances
Miscellaneous
Building Department
Berke, Mark S.
Commissioner of Building
631-7080
Boris, Douglas
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7098
Buccilli, Anthony
Project Manager
631-7079
Canna, Nathan
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
631-7022
Chudy, Richard
Building and Zoning Clerk
631-7083
Erzkus, Jonathan
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7093
Frese, Joseph
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7096
Gesel, Douglas
Supv. Code Enforcement Officer
631-7120
Hull, Larry
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7112
Kimble, Gina
Clerk Typist
631-7081
McCormick, Mark
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7084
Nagel, Conrad
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
631-2171
Napolski, Sharon
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
631-7066
Pellow, Sean
Project Manager
Piasecki, James
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7086
Prenevau, William
Building and Zoning Clerk
631-7091
Princess, Karrie
Clerk Typist
631-7017
Roberts (Thuman), Susan
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
631-7023
Stephens, Jennifer
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
631-7097
Trabert, Jr., Thomas
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7092
Building Maintenance
Lennox, Richard
General Crew Chief
631-7227
Bennett, Gregg
Working Crew Chief
631-7202
Vetrano, Lynda
Clerk Typist
631-7109
Electrical
Hoehman, Joseph
Senior Electrical Inspector
631-7060
Garven, John
Electrical Inspector
631-7070
Naylor, Gary
Assistant Electrical Inspector
631-7165
Fire Safety
Parnell, Bryan
Senior Fire Inspector
631-7140
Halt, Krista
Senior Fire Inspector
631-7141
Hooper, Daniel
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
631-7142
Mastrella, David
Fire Inspector
631-7078
Pidgeon, John
Fire Inspector
631-7095
Plumbing
Herberger, Alan
Sr. Plumbing Inspector
631-7145
Mayers, Gerard
Sr. Plumbing Inspector
631-7089
Taylor, Mark
Plumbing Inspector
631-7088
Winnert, David
Asst. Plumbing Inspector
631-7090
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