The Building Department handles issuing permits, inspections and inquiries. If you think that you will need a permit for your proposed project, please visit the information provided below or you can contact the Chief Building Official at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-269-4791 Ext. 258

• All new buildings over 15m² (161ft²), including prefabricated structures and shipping containers.
• Additions (i.e. bedrooms, family rooms, bathrooms, etc.)
• Structural Renovations.
• Mobile homes and park model trailers.
• Plumbing systems, including Sewage Systems.
• Decks attached to a structure or exceeding 10m² (108ft²).
• Solar collectors affixed to a structure.
• Solid Fuel Buring Appliance (i.e. Fireplaces (gas or wood), Wood stoves and Pellet Stoves).
• Swimming Pools.
• Retaining walls over 1 meter (3.3 ft) in height.
• Change of Use of a structure.
• Move or relocate structures over 15m² (161 ft²).
• Demolitions of structures over 15m² (161 ft²).
• All other structures in accordance with the BCA.

This is a general list. Your project may require specific instructions. Please contact the Chief Building Official before starting any construction or demolition project.

• Replacing existing same size doors or windows.
• Construct any detached structure less than 15m² (161ft²) in size; however, these structures must comply with all applicable By-Laws (i.e. Zoning) regulations, contain no plumbing and are not used for human habitation.
• Replace roofing shingles or exterior cladding, unless structural work is undertaken, insulation is added, or air barrier is added, or innovative products are used that require alternative solutions.
• Install or replace kitchen or bathroom cabinetry with no plumbing re-location
• Erect a fence, unless it surrounds a swimming pool.
• Install, replace or alter electrical fixtures (excluding smoke or CO² alarms). Note that an inspection by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) may be required.

Note: Although a building permit may not be required, Zoning By-law provisions still apply, and your project may require approvals from other Agencies. Please contact the Chief Building Official before starting any construction or demolition project.

Application for Dwellings, Additions and Renovations

Application for Accessory, Building and Decks

Application for Demolition Permit

Application for Sewage System Package

Application for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

Application for 911 Sign

Application for Entrance Permit

Application for Holding Tanks

Application for Sign Permit