Building
What We Do
The building department is responsible for enforcing the Connecticut State Building Code (CSBC); there are no local building codes specific to New Canaan. The State Building Code does cycle every 3 to 5 years in an effort to adopt the most current codes as the methods and materials used in construction evolve. The way in which we enforce these codes is by performing a plan review for code compliance of a proposed project prior to issuing a permit. Once the permit has been issued we then perform multiple inspections throughout the construction process to verify compliance. The intent of the CSBC as defined therein is to “establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare.” There are several different classifications of licensing for building inspectors all of which are mandated by the Connecticut General Statutes to maintain continuing education credits to inform us of any and all code changes.
On average the New Canaan Building Department issues approximately 1,700 permits annually for a wide variety of activities ranging from new construction and renovations to simple oil tank or furnace replacements.
Contact Us
Main Number 203-594-3012
Fax Number 203-594-3121
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Staff
Brian Platz, Chief Building Official
Brian.Platz@newcanaanct.gov
John Funfgeld, Deputy Building Official
John.Funfgeld@newcanaanct.gov
Scott Becker, Assistant Building Official
Scott.Becker@newcanaanct.gov
Tracey Pizzolato, Administrative Assistant
Tracey.Pizzolato@newcanaanct.gov
Shawn Soljour, Land Use Records Manager
203-594-3097
Shawn.Soljour@newcanaanct.gov
Location
Town Hall, Lower Level
77 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840