This office serves as the point of contact for the following:
- Building
- Health/Sanitarian
- Fire Marshal
- Land Use Enforcement
- Land Use Commissions - Planning, Zoning, Inland Wetland, ZBA
Planning/Zoning:
The Land Use Department is the permitting center for Land Use activities. The department provides staff support to the Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Zoning Wetlands Enforcement. The department provides information, applications and permits for all Land Use Commission and departments.
Building:
The Building Department implements the expressed intent of the CT State Building Code which is to ensure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction, through structural strength, adequate means of regress facilities, sanitary equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety, and in general, to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the design, erection, repair, removal, demolition or occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.
Specific functions are to issue permits, conduct plan reviews, perform inspections, provide document research, maintain records on structures and code conformance, meets with contractors, homeowners, design professionals to coordinate with code compliance and to respond to emergencies such as fires, storm, and natural calamities. Public service and assistance.
Health/Sanitarian:
The Brookfield Department of Health, directed by Dr. Robert Mascia, offers a vision for the new Century by rededicating its efforts toward the prevention of disease and premature death; the reduction of unnecessary suffering, illness and disability; promotion of health that enhances the quality of life and the preservation of the environment that supports and protects human life.
Fire Marshal:
The Fire Marshal’s office is located in Town Hall. This office will advise you of the fire protection requirements, even for a business in a residential home. If necessary, they will review your plans and give required approvals.
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