Building Safety is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the public in the built environment.  The Department coordinates all facets of building plan review and the subsequent inspection process during construction for code conformance in the interest of public safety.  The Department is responsible for all residential and commercial construction plan review which includes: architecture, structural, fire-resistive, life/safety, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as all site development plans, walls, and pool/spas to assess their compliance with the codes.  The Department also performs inspections on the construction of all structures, whether new, remodeled or altered, within the Town to verify they are constructed to the health and safety standards contained within the codes and ordinances adopted by the Town.  In coordination with the Fire Marshal, the Department is responsible for field inspections on projects under construction and on existing buildings for compliance with fire codes, ordinances and laws.