Do I Need a Building Permit?
Use the tool below to determine if you need a building permit.
Building Permit Checker
Step 1
Is the building designed for storage?
Is the building designed for seasonal occupancy?
Does the building contain plumbing?
Is the building larger than 160 sq ft (15 m2)?
Is the foundation slab on grade?
Is the building larger than 592 sq ft?
Does the foundation support masonry veneer?
Is the building of masonry construction?
Is the building more than 1 storey?
No Building Permit Required
Building Permit Required
Building Permit Required
P.Eng Required
P.Eng Required
Building Permit Required
P.Eng Not Required
P.Eng Not Required
Building Permit Required
Letter of Authorization if Applicant is other than owner
Conservation Authority Approval if in regulated area
Energy Efficiency Design Summary Sheet (EEDS)
Adequate Drawings
Site Plan
Geotech Report if Organic soils
Pressurized Water System
Septic Approval if pressurized water system provided
Heat Loss and Duct design if HVAC system installed
Sealed (stamped) Truss drawings if not stick framed
Sealed (stamped) Floor system drawings if non conventional framing.
Copy of well report if pressurized water installed
Required
Required if other conditions met
Not Required
Building Permit Required
Letter of Authorization if Applicant is other than owner
Conservation Authority Approval if in regulated area
Energy Efficiency Design Summary Sheet (EEDS)
Adequate Drawings
Site Plan
Geotech Report if Organic soils
Pressurized Water System
Septic Approval if pressurized water system provided
Heat Loss and Duct design if HVAC system installed
Sealed (stamped) Truss drawings if not stick framed
Sealed (stamped) Floor system drawings if non conventional framing.
Copy of well report if pressurized water installed
Required
Required if other conditions met
Not Required
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Tom Fehr
Manager of Development Services
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