The Code Enforcement Official reviews all applications submitted for regulatory applicability to the New York State Building Codes (1/1/2003) and the Local Law(s) for the jurisdictional area of the Village of Saugerties. The Code Enforcement Officer issues Building Permits, Demolition Permits, Certificates of Occupancy/Compliance Certificates, and he monitors, inspects, and approves construction phases (footers, foundations, framing, plumbing, occupancy change/use, and so on).

The Code Enforcement Official is also responsible for periodic Fire, Safety and Code Inspections on multiple housing units and public assembly places.

Issuance of official addresses for new residences in the Village of Saugerties is also governed by this officer, with Ulster County approval.