The Building and Safety Division is responsible for enforcing City standards governing the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures. The services include permits such as building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, and accessibility. Building and Safety Division also provides plan checking, permit issuance, inspection and administration of abatement programs for substandard and unsafe structures, and providing state and local code administration interpretations.

The Division provides quality regulations for structures by pre-plan examination with a building designer, formal plan examination, and personal field inspection to ensure safety. The Division ensures adherence to uniform safety and energy standards in the construction, addition, or repair of buildings through plans examination and field inspections; provides accurate and prompt information to contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners regarding building, energy, and safety requirements. The Division also coordinates building plan check procedures of all City departments, and enforces building codes, and requires permits when suspect activities are observed in the field.