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
When Do You Require a Building Permit
- 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.
What Does Not Require a Permit
- 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.
Get In Touch
317 Brock Street West,
P.O. Box 340
Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0
Phone: 613-269-4791
Fax: 613-269-3095
Chief Building Official
Phone: 613-269-4791 Ext. 258
Zoning By-law and Information
To view the Merrickville-Wolford Zoning By-law documents and other relevant zoning information, please visit the Zoning page.
