The Building Department and Code Enforcement Officer is in place to enforce the New York State building and fire code within the Town of Hurley. He further ensures that all local zoning and planning laws are followed, issues building permits, makes periodic and final inspections, and issues a certificate of compliance or certificate of occupancy. He will investigate complaints from individuals, the Planning Board, and the Zoning Board, all toward their goal of making Hurley's businesses and residences the safest in New York State.