House Numbers

If We Can't Find You, We Can't Help You!

When you or your loved ones are in need, we know it is important to get there fast!  However, when the address is not clearly and boldly marked on the residence or the mailbox, it takes us longer to determine where we need to go. When an emergency occurs, every second counts!

BUILDING ADDRESS NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED

The following has been paraphrased from: East Hampton Town Code section 188.5, NYS Fire Code section F505.1 and NYS Property Maintenance Code section PM304.3.

"New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers or building numbers placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).

Where the building is not close enough to the street or is not readily visible from the street for a number affixed to the building to be easily seen from the street, then the street address number shall be permanently affixed to a sign, post or mailbox located at the front of the parcel or lot where the building is situate. "

Your house number should be posted on your house, at the end of your driveway (if your house is not visible from the street), and at every fork in your driveway (if you share a common driveway). 

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