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Mission
Our primary mission is to deliver professional, courteous and timely service to the community by providing uniform enforcement of the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code and other laws which protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens.
Responsibilities
The primary function is to administer and enforce regulations through the issuance of building permits, which are subject to plan review, inspections and insurance requirements. Our plan reviews and permits include building (structural), plumbing and electrical.
All inspectors are New York State certified; their duties are varied and cover a wide range of disciplines. In addition, the department assists residents and developers to understand and comply with ordinances and regulations which affect development. Some of the other issues relating to development which are handled in the department include:
- Fire Inspections
- Flood Plains
- Wetlands
- Zoning
In addition, the department oversees the implemention of the New York State Stormwater Design. The New York State Stormwater Design is prepared to provide standards for the design of the Stormwater Management Practices (SMPs) to protect the waters of the State of New York from the adverse impacts of urban stormwater runoff. This is intended to establish specifications and uniform criteria for the practices that are part of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
This is a link to NYS DEC 2015 Stormwater Design Manual
Contact
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call the department at 716-694-1026. Pre-project planning and communication are important.
- Do I need a building permit to build a shed?
- Which contractors need to be licensed in the Town of Wheatfield?
- What are the requirements for an electrician or plumbing license?
- Do I need a permit for a pool?
- How far from the property line does a shed or pool have to be?
- Do I need a permit for a fence and how far from the property line can a fence be?
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Contact Us
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Mike Klock
Inspector
Building Department
Town Hall
2800 Church Road
Lower Level
Wheatfield, NY 14120
Phone: 716-694-1026
Fax: 716-694-1800
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed from 12-12:30 lunch
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