Building and Plumbing Department
The Building and Plumbing departments are divisions of the City of
Poughkeepsie Fire Department and under the authority and direction of
the Fire Chief. Each division is headed by a division head that has the
necessary training, expertise and professional certifications as
required in their field to administer their specific functions.
Building Department: Consists of the division head
and subordinate inspectors who issue all building permits, performs
construction inspection, issues Certificates of occupancy when
appropriate, and enforces the Building Code of New York State, and
pertinent sections of the City of Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances.
Plumbing Department: Consists of the division head
and subordinate inspectors who issue permits for all plumbing work,
heating and air conditioning work, as well as permits for all water
connection, and enforces the appropriate sections of the New York State
building Code and pertinent sections of the City of Poughkeepsie Code
of Ordinances.
All electrical work and plumbing work performed in the City of
Poughkeepsie must be performed by licensed individuals or firms. These
divisions regulate and issue the appropriate licenses for Electricians
and Plumbers. A list of licensed providers is available by contacting
the department at the main contact number.
For further information, please visit the Forms and Applications page
Office Hours & Location
City Hall
62 Civic Center Plaza
2nd Floor
8:30AM-4:30PM (Doors close at 4:00PM)
Contact Information
Main Business Contact
(845) 451-4007
(845) 451-4006 FAX
George McGann
Building Inspector
(845) 451-4007
William Holman
Acting Plumbing Inspector
(845) 451-4007
