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Does my renovation project require a permit? Under the Ontario Building Code, most renovation projects require a permit of some kind to be done.Addition, repairs or renovations of space requiring plumbing. Repairs or installation or drains/sewage.

Occupancy PermitDuly accomplished Certificate of Completion, signed by owner/ applicant, signed and sealed by respective architect/ engineers, Forms are available at the Office of the Building Official.Photocopy of all Approved Permit Application Forms ( Back & front)Copy of Approved Construction Plans/Blueprints.More items...

Certificates of Occupancy will be issued within ten (10) working days. Under no circumstances may any building be occupied or used until a Certificate of Occupancy / Approval is issued. A penalty of $2,000 will be assessed!

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.

Occupancy PermitDuly accomplished Certificate of Completion, signed by owner/ applicant, signed and sealed by respective architect/ engineers, Forms are available at the Office of the Building Official.Photocopy of all Approved Permit Application Forms ( Back & front)Copy of Approved Construction Plans/Blueprints.More items...

In Ontario, you need a permit for these renovations:Constructing accessory buildings with an area of more than 10 square metres, or an addition to an existing building.Constructing attached or detached garages.Structural alterations.Excavating, repairing or underpinning a foundation.More items...?Jul 13, 2013

Before any type of construction work starts, those who are looking to erect a building or conduct repairs are required by law to acquire a building permit. Those who are looking to build on a piece of land would have to request for a building permit before doing so. It does not matter who owns the piece of real estate.