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The Department of Building is responsible for the Enforcement of the Ordinances of the City of White Plains NY (and all applicable County and State Laws) which regulate the use and occupancy of private land and structures for the purpose of securing the public safety, health, and general welfare through structural strength, stability, means of egress, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the design, construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises. This is accomplished with an organization consisting of four divisions, including:

Administration
Engineering
Construction Code Enforcement
Housing and Environmental Code
                                                                                                                           The Department coordinates its programs with other departments and agencies of the City, County and State Governments, and also with private agencies that have similar responsibilities, including among others, the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, the American Standards Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, the National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters Laboratories.