Building permits are required, not only for new construction, but for many addition and renovation projects as well. You will need a Building or Plumbing Permit when you wish to:
- construct a new building, including temporary and farm buildings;
- renovate a building;
- construct an addition to a building;
- alter the interior of a building, including finishing a basement;
- move a building;
- demolish a building;
- change the use or occupancy of a building;
- create a secondary suite;
- install a mobile home in a Mobile Home Park;
- install a modular home on a lot;
- build a fireplace, install a woodstove or install a chimney;
- install a new drainage or water piping system in a building;
- alter or remodel a plumbing system;
- install a fire sprinkler system;
- install a fire alarm system;
- install a swimming pool.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Building Permit Application