Building Inspector

The Building Commissioner's responsibilities include; reviewing plans, issuing permits, inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial structures during various stages of construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.

The Building Commissioner is responsible for issuing a Certificate of Occupancy when all required inspections are complete and a building is found to be in compliance with codes and suitable for habitation.

Permitted and inspected construction ensures that structures are safe, healthy, provide access, provide egress, and meet fire safety requirements. Communities that have well-managed building programs enjoy benefits that include; higher property values, lower insurance rates, lower utility/energy usage and better fire protection ratings.

City Building Commissioner

Patrick Thibodeau has been the Building Commissioner for the City of Greencastle since April of 2016. He is a graduate of South Putnam High School, and has a bachelor's degree in Management of Human Resources from Oakland City University, and a Master's in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He has a background in government service, construction, and transportation and has been a state-licensed pest inspector and home inspector.

Building Permits

The following is a list of work/items requiring a permit. If you have any questions about what requires a permit please contact the Building Commissioners office.

1. New construction, addition, or renovations
2. Electrical
3. Plumbing
4. Demolition
5. Accessory Structures
6. Porch/carport/deck
7. Swimming pool

For information concerning Putnam County building permits and regulations, please contact the Putnam County Planning office located at the Courthouse Room Number 46, Courthouse Square, Greencastle, or call 765-301-9108.