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building department

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun building department has 1 sense
  1. plant department, building department - the division of a business responsible for building and maintaining the physical plant
    --1 is a kind of business department

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Building Department

Definition:

The building department is a government agency or division responsible for the enforcement of building codes, regulations, and permits in a specific jurisdiction.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Popular:

In popular usage, the building department refers to the governmental body that oversees all construction activities within a city or municipality to ensure compliance with safety and structural regulations.

Sample Sentence:

The building department denied the construction permit for the new commercial building due to violations of fire safety codes.

Sense 2 - Local:

In a local context, the building department refers to a specific division or office within a government organization that handles matters related to building permits, inspections, and zoning regulations.

Sample Sentence:

If you plan to build an extension to your house, you need to submit the architectural drawings to the local building department for approval.

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