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Building Permit
Issued for the construction of all structures including new buildings, additions, interior finishing, signs, building moving and building demolitions.

Electrical Permit
Issued to electrician or home owner for any electrical work undertaken. A permit can only be issued to a home owner for a single-family dwelling and they must be going to or living in the premises. Electrical permits are required for all energized signs, movie sets and outdoor live performances.

Fire Protection Permit (Sprinkler Permits)
Issued to sprinkler contractors for the installation of sprinkler heads, etc.

Gas Permit
Issued to gas contractors (owner may obtain permit in single family dwellings only) for all gas installations. Gas installation over 409,000 BTU to be obtained from the Provincial Gas Safety Branch.

Heating Permit
Are issued to heating contractor for the installation of forced air or hydronic heating systems in any self contained residential unit.

In-Law Suite Licence
Are issued to home owners or to the principle tenant of a dwelling unit who wish to have an immediate member of his or her family share their home.

Plumbing Permit
Are issued to plumbing contractors or home owners for plumbing work in new houses, additions, commercial, public and industrial buildings. Permits are also required for and site work. A plumbing permit can be issued to a home owner for single family dwellings only.

Preliminary Plan Approval For Signs
Is required prior to the issuance of any building or electrical permits for a sign.

Swimming Pools
A building permit is required for any swimming pool having a water surface area exceeding 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.) and a depth of more than 500 mm (20 inches).

Tree Cutting Permit
Are required if trees are to be removed as part of the construction or demolition of a new single or two family home.

For additional permit information, please visit the Building section.

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