Building Department

The Canton Building Department is a public safety office that enforces all applicable codes, laws and regulations to ensure all buildings and structures are constructed and maintained in a safe and usable manner.

Responsibilities

The office staff can answer general information questions regarding, among other things:

  • General zoning questions
  • Permits
  • The permitting process
  • Policies and procedures of the Building Department
  • Zoning Board of Appeals application process

They also handle inspection requests for all the inspectors in the office.

Winter Weather Advisories

  1. Carbon Monoxide Winter Storm Warning (PDF)
  2. 02-12-2015 Public Safety Advisory on Potential Roof Collapses (PDF)
  3. Roof Collapse and Storm Drain Safety (PDF)

Summer Weather Advisories

  1. CNN article on Drowning Dangers (PDF)
  2. New Fire Code Regulation - Outside Cooking (PDF)
  3. Swimming Pool Requirements (PDF)