About the Building Department

The Building department regulates: Buildings and building control systems including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating/ventilation and energy control systems, fire protection systems and fire safety provisions and; Provisions for property/premise maintenance and upkeep. The department uses its administration, reviews and enforcement of regulations on permits, inspections and licensing for regulating construction, safe occupancy and use of all buildings/structures and premises. The department interfaces with the Building Code Review Board and the Electrical Commission on modifications to technical provisions of codes.

Permits, inspections and licensing activities are the core services common to all divisions within the department. The Director’s office provides administration, support and oversight for the core services and their daily operations.