Our Mission

We strive to enhance the quality of community life with particular emphasis on environmental, health, accessibility and life safety issues related to building construction.

This mission is accomplished by meeting or exceeding Provincially prescribed levels of service in a cost-effective and consistent manner within a corporate climate that is open, responsive, progressive and fair.

We are leaders in the promotion of technologies and practices that facilitate sustainable development, prevent building failure and satisfy our customers.

Our motto is:  "Raising Standards . . . Meeting Needs".

• Permit Inspection Request Line (PIRL)
• Certified Models and the New Building Code ( 133k/1p)
• Building Construction Investigation Program
• Building Inspections - Frequently Asked Questions

• Building Inspections
• Permit Applications
• Plans Examination
• Zoning Searches
• Certificates of Completion

• Building Department Fees and Costs - 2009
• Code of Conduct for Building Officials ( 531k/1p) 
• Groundwater in Markham

• How to find a Natural Gas Contractor ( 12k/1p) 
• Markham Building Permit Review Process  
• Markham's Cold Weather Construction Guide 

• Building Alert ( 11k/1p)