When are building permits needed?
| A building permit is required for all work on a new building or structure | ||||||
| and for the demolition, relocation, alteration, or replacement of an existing | ||||||
| building or structure. Changes in the use of a building or land may also | ||||||
| require a permit. | ||||||
| The building permit's primary role is to protect the property owner and | ||||||
| community by assuring that the development is in conformity with Regulations, | ||||||
| By-Laws, and the National Building Code of Canada. | ||||||
| The rule of thumb is that a permit is not required when there is no structural | ||||||
| modification or change in land use. Here are some examples of work that | ||||||
| can be undertaken without a permit : | ||||||
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