Guides

• Guide to Building Permits [PDF] - a summary of the different building permit classifications and the forms, documents and drawings required for each permit type
• ePLAN Applicant Handbook [PDF] - a User Guide for permit applicants using the electronic plans review software
• ePLAN Submission Standards [PDF] - the requirements for file types, border standards and file naming conventions to be used with ePLAN permit applications
• Applicable Law Legislative Citations - an extract from the Ontario Building Code pertaining to applicable law with links to the referenced statutes
• Non-Housing: New Buildings/Additions [PDF]
• Non-Housing: Interior Alterations [PDF]
• Designer Qualification Requirements [PDF] - print and complete this form to include with your permit application
• How to Complete a Building Permit Application [PDF]
• On-Site Sewage Systems Submission Requirements [PDF]

Permit Application Documents

Application Forms

• Building Permit Application Form [PDF]
• Applicable Law Checklist [PDF]
• Conditional Permit Application Form (Schedule 3) [PDF]
• Plumbing Data Form [PDF]
• Swimming Pool Enclosure Application Package [PDF]
• Certified Model Application Form [PDF]
• Alternative Solution Application Form [PDF]
• Shop Drawing Submission Form [PDF]

Designer Information

• Commitment to General Reviews [PDF]
• Schedule 1: Designer Information [PDF]
• Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information [PDF]

Energy Efficiency Forms

• Ashrae 2010 + 25% Method [PDF]
• Ashrae 2010 + 5% Method [PDF]
• Ashrae 2010 + SB-10 Method [PDF]
• Cost Budget Method [PDF]
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary (For Housing) SB-12 [PDF] for applications made prior to Jan. 1, 2017
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary (SB-12) Performance Based [PDF] for applications made after Dec. 31, 2016
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary (SB-12) Prescriptive [PDF] for applications made after Dec. 31, 2016
• Part 9 Non-Residential Buildings [PDF]
• 97 Model National Energy Code Method [PDF]

Application Checklists

• Permit Application Checklist (Housing) [PDF]
• Permit Application Checklist (Non-Housing: New Buildings/Additions) [PDF]
• Permit Application Checklist (Non-Housing: Interior Alterations) [PDF]
• Demolition Approvals Checklist [PDF]
• Sign Permit Application Checklist [PDF]
• Zoning Preliminary Review Checklist [PDF]

Request Forms

• Request to Cancel an Application / Revoke a Permit [PDF]
• Request for Information [PDF]

Fees

• Building Permit and Fee By-law 2016-148 [PDF] effective January 1, 2017
• Building Permit and Fee By-law 2015-166 [PDF] effective January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016