The Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of various Provincial legislation and policies including the Ontario Building Code Act and Planning Act as they apply to buildings, structures and their occupancy.

The main role of the Building Department is to ensure that the building environment in which we live and work is safe and healthy. This is accomplished through permit application reviews and ensuring they comply with The Ontario Building Code, The Township Building By-Law , The Township Zoning By-Law , and Site Plan Control By-Law .

A building permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, relocations, demolitions, and repairs or rehabilitation of a building or structure. Some minor repairs do not require a permit. Here are some common projects and whether or not they require a permit. Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning permits (HVAC), and/or plumbing permits may also be required as a separate permit but are usually reviewed as part of the building permit. It is the responsibility of the owner to obtain a building permit. The approved drawings should be kept on the building site and be readily accessible at all times.

• Finishing previously unfinished spaces such as rec. rooms, family rooms, attics, etc.
• Repair and underpinning of foundations
• Construction of temporary buildings
• Construction of accessory buildings (sheds, etc.) exceeding 10m2 (107.6 ft2)
• Installation of pool enclosures
• Construction of decks in excess of 60.96 cm (24") above grade
• Construction of attached and detached garages
• Demolitions