Gil Boucher
Building Inspector
Town Hall, Room 214
(518) 439-4955, Ext. 1112
E-mail: 

Division Telephone/E-mail Directory

Assistant Building Inspectors
Roger Griffiths
Mark Platel
David Rice
Justin Harbinger

Responsibilities of Office

The Building Inspector is responsible for routine inspections, residential and business construction, and general fire safety.  Contact the Building Department for:

• building permits
• information on new buildings or building lots
• building alterations or additions
• disabled access requirements
• enforcement of Town codes
• housing code enforcement
• insulation requirements
• smoke detectors (not for purchase at this office)
• Town Zoning Ordinances and maps
• wood stove installation
• heating and chimney alterations
• swimming pool installation
• decks, sheds, and detached garages

Per Section 128-82 of the Town Zoning Code, No person shall alter or add to any existing structure, or construct a new structure or part thereof, nor change the use of any building without a valid zoning and building permit issued by the Building Inspector.

If you have any questions as to whether something requires a zoning and building permit, contact the Building Division at Extension 1112 and they would be happy to assist you.

The town enforces the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code.  Local ordinances are available at the Building Inspector's Office for review.