When is a Building Permit required?

Any addition to an existing building needs a Building Permit

You will need a building permit if you plan to:

• Construct a new building
• Any addition to an existing building
• Structural alterations
• Renovate, repair or add to a building
• Demolish or remove all or a portion of a building
• Change a building's use
• Install, change, or remove partitions and load bearing walls
• Make new openings for, or change the size of, doors and windows
• Build a garage, balcony or deck
• Excavate a basement or construct a foundation
• Install or modify heating, plumbing or air-conditioning systems
• Install or reconstruct chimneys or fireplaces
• An accessory structure larger than 108 sq. ft. in area
• A deck more than 24" above ground
• A wood burning stove/fireplace installation
• A basement entrance
• A Second Suite
• New or altered plumbing