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Projects That Do Not Need a Building Permit If you can't find your type of project above or if you have any questions, contact our Building Department. farm buildings (including but not limited to barns, silos, storage buildings, manure storage).structural foundation repairs, drain tile replacement, foundation damp proofing.installing municipal water or sewer services.installation of solar panel on building of any use.installation or modification to a plumbing system (not including replacement of fixtures).a retaining wall over 1 meter in height on public property.installation of a new roof structure (except for the replacement of shingles).change of use of a building or portion of a building (example: from residential to commercial).installation of a structural sign or tower.finishing of a basement when adding a bedroom or bathroom.installation of a wood stove, furnace, fireplace or chimney.renovations, repairs or structural changes such as removing a load bearing partition or wall.installation or replacement of doors or windows when structural modifications are required.construction of a deck, regardless of area and height, if the deck is providing principal access (front or main entrance) to a building.construction of a deck that is adjacent to or attached to the house and its walking surface is more than 600 millimeters (24 inches) above the adjacent grade.

construction of any accessory building or structure with a gross floor area of approximately 108 square feet or more, such as a garage or shed.

excavation for the construction of a new or full basement under an existing building.

addition of structural features such as a balcony, canopy or dormer or enclosing a porch.

additions such as a carport, garage, room or another story to an existing building.

any new construction, including residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

If you can't find your type of project below or if you have any questions, contact our Building Department.Ĭommon Projects That Need a Building Permit Under the Building Code Act, you need a building permit for any new building, an addition, or alteration of any building or structure with a building area of over 10 square meters (approximately 108 square feet). Building Permit Application Do I Need a Permit for My Project?