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.
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.
The department also issues licenses for Master Plumbers and Master Electricians. We coordinate the Planning Board agenda and applications for both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. An area that has generated many questions is pools 24 inches - 48 inches high. View some frequently asked questions.
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).
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?