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Division of Building and CodesMessage from the DirectorIn January 2001 Mayor Gerald D. Jennings combined the Police Department and the Department of Fire, Emergency & Buildings Services (of which included the Division of Building & Codes) to form the Department of Public Safety. The Division of Building & Codes is a two-part operation. The Buildings side of the division deals with new construction and/or alterations along with zoning compliance for the City of Albany. It consists of seven inspectors, a Senior Building Inspector, two Building Inspectors, a Senior Electrical Inspector, an Electrical Inspector, a Senior Plumbing Inspector, and a Plumbing Inspector. The Codes side of the division deals with existing buildings/structures of a residential or commercial nature. Over 250 members of the Department of Fire, Emergency & Building Services perform inspections for Code Enforcement. The Division of Building & Codes is charged with enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code, the Code of the City of Albany, NY and other related building codes. Our offices are open Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM. We are located on the third floor of City Hall at 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207.
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Director
Contact Information Nicholas A. DiLello, Director (518) 434-5165
Valerie Y. Scott, Division Supervisor (518) 434-5995 City Hall, Room 303
24 Eagle Street,
Albany, NY 12207 Buildings: (518) 434-5165
E-mail: buildings@ci.albany.ny.us
Codes: (518) 434-5995
E-mail: codes@albany-ny.org
Fax: (518) 434-6015
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