Building Inspectorate

What do they do?

The Building Inspectorate unit is responsible for development planning and control within the region. The unit ensures that the construction of buildings are as per the approved building plan and complies with standards and regulations.

Key Roles/Functions include:

Code Compliance: Building inspectors ensure that construction projects adhere to established building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards. This involves reviewing plans, inspecting construction sites, and verifying that work meets regulatory requirements.

Inspections: Building inspectors conduct on-site inspections at various stages of construction to assess compliance with codes and standards. This may include foundation inspections, framing inspections, electrical and plumbing inspections, and final inspections before a certificate of occupancy is issued.

Occupancy Certificates: Once construction is complete and deemed in compliance, the building inspectorate issues occupancy certificates. These documents indicate that a building is safe for occupancy and meets all relevant regulations.

Enforcement: Building inspectors have the authority to enforce compliance with building codes. If violations are identified, they may issue warnings, stop-work orders, or require corrective actions to bring the project into compliance.

Departments

Communication
Disaster Managment Unit
L.E.D.
Public Health
Procurement
Technical/Transport
Municipal Police
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF BUILDING APPLICATIONS
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  • Letter to be written and addressed to the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Centenary Street, Tunapuna
  • Letter should state the nature of the complaint and should include:
    1. Name and address of offender(if known).
    2. A precise location with landmarks, light pole number, house color, etc. for easy location
    3. Contact number of complainant.

Unauthorized building and vending structures – 

  • $1000 and $100 per day thereafter if works continue from date Notice was served.

Obstruction of Drains –

  • $1000 and $100 per day thereafter if works continue from date Notice was served. 

Any person who encroaches on any street within a Municipality –

  1. Erecting any structure of any kind or any signboard;
  2. By planting any hedge, by erecting any fence, arch, or bridge, or digging any ditch or drain; or
  3. Undertaking any works on or adjacent to such street

Is Liable on summary conviction to a fine of $3000.

CONTACT INFORMATION

645-9077/645-8803/645-8772

BUILDING INSPECTORATE EXT: 1210 or 1211