The following are examples of residential projects that require a permit. If unsure, please contact the Chief Building Official for direction.
- All new dwellings, duplex, triplex, single detached, semidetached and other similar projects
- All decks, landings, ramps, verandahs, and platforms regardless of size that serve a dwelling unit
- Alteration of deck guard system or handrails on decks and platforms that serve a dwelling or freestanding structure over 15m2
- Detached Sheds, garages and other accessory buildings over 15m2
- Interior renovations (new walls and framing, insulation and vapour barrier, creation of new rooms and similar projects)
- Alteration of plumbing pipes (movement of pipes, reconfiguration, tie in of new vents, new fixture creation and similar projects)
- Temporary Tent placement on residential property for tents over 60m2 in area for special events
- Hot Tubs
- Window and door alterations (enlargement of exterior openings for windows and doors)
- Parging and Waterproofing a foundation (blueskin, dimple board, weeper install, stone over weepers and similar projects)
- Change out of a HVAC furnace or installation of an HRV into an existing dwelling
- Exterior Insulation of a house
- Basement Finishing
The following are examples of non-residential projects that require a permit. If unsure, please contact the Chief Building Official for direction.
- Exterior stucco or cladding removal and/or replacement
- Alterations to sprinkler systems and fire alarm components
- Interior renovations to any existing units
- Bathroom renovations
- Interior layout changes
- All new construction (additions, new builds etc.)
- Placement of a portable or prebuilt building
- Foundation repairs
- Landing, deck, ramp and other exterior platform renovations, alterations and installations
- Tent or group of tents over 60m2 in area
- Barrier free alterations within existing units
- HVAC alterations
- Removal or addition of new exit doors, fire separations, firewalls, and other similar projects
The following are examples of projects that do not require a permit. If unsure, please contact the Chief Building Official for direction.
- Re-painting
- Putting new siding on a house
- Shingling a roof, putting steel on a roof (as long as you do not have more than 3 current layers of shingles)
- Changing out a toilet, tap, or sink for a new fixture (using the same pluming piping or very minor alterations)
- A free standing structure being built under 10m2 that does not directly serve a dwelling unit (eg. freestanding deck in a yard, etc.)
- Painting
- Changing of flooring on top of subfloor, laying carpet or vinyl
- Kitchen cupboard changes and alterations
- Landscaping
- Changing of windows and doors in their existing rough openings
New wells
When drilling a new well, be sure to use a Licensed Well Contractor approved by the Ministry of the Environment.
Well records
If you would like to order a copy of the official well record for your water well, please visit the Ministry of the Environment’s Well Records website or call 1-888-396-WELL (9355).
Well Water Testing
Private well water can be tested for free through the Health Unit. Pick up a free well water testing kit at the Municipal Office.