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There are consequences for not getting a permit. You could face a fine, or the municipality may force you to remove walls, ceilings, cabinets and other finishes so that an inspector can determine if the work complies with the building requirements. In the worst case, they'll have the renovation removed entirely.

All decks require a building permit. This includes decks under 108 ft2 that are attached or floating and serve a building on the property.Footing depth can be reduced if on free-draining soils or rock (as defined by the Ontario Building Code (OBC)).

Is your planned concrete patio less than 30 inches above grade? If so, you're in luck you most likely will not need a building permit, although your concrete contractor might have to pull an excavation permit.

Fortunately in Toronto, any structure less than 108 square feet does not require a building permit. This means you can build your own accessory structure such as a shed, treehouse, or greenhouse, right in your own backyard.

The Ontario Building Code Act requires that a building permit be obtained for the construction of a new structure, or an addition or alteration of any structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

An individual who is charged and found guilty of an offence under the Building Code Act, 1992 , such as building without a permit, can be fined up to $50,000 for a first offence and up to $100,000 for subsequent offences.

Structures such as a small garden shed do not require a building permit if they are less than 10 square metres, and are not regulated by the Ontario Building Code.