building

Building reviews permit applications, issues permits and conducts inspections in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, the Township of North Dumfries' By-law, the Township's zoning By-law and other legislation. Building is dedicated to protecting public safety through the issuance of building permits, reviewing  constructing drawings, and inspecting construction throughout the building stages.

• Building Permits
• Building Permit Process

• Industrial/Commercial Building Permit
• Accessory Structure Building Permit
• Single Family Dwelling Building Permit
• Farm Building Permit
• Woodstove Permit
• Demolition Permit
• Deck Permit
• Pool, Hot Tub, Fence Permit
• Sign Permit
• Septic Permit 

QUICKLINKS TO Building information

• General Guidelines for Finished Basements
• Well Record Request (Individual Well Form A)
• Tent Permit Requirements List - Do you need a tent permit?
• Committment Form
• Building Permit Application Requirements Quick View 

fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is a building permit?
• When do you need a building permit?
• What construction projects need building permits?
• What happens if you do not get a permit?
• Building Inspection - When and Why?
• Where / How to apply for a permit
  

building permits

Prior to beginning a new construction project either outside or inside your home, you must first determine whether you require a permit. This section contains information on obtaining a building permit, the regulations surrounding its proper use, the requirements for obtaining a permit and relevant documentation.

As on January 1, 2006, a number of changes will take affect requiring designers to become registered and/or qualified under the new requirements under Bill 124.

• Application for a Permit to Construct/Demolish
• Permit Fees
• Building Code Matrix
  

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INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE

• Requirement Checklist
• Field Review
• Permit Application Form
• Application for Access Form (must be filled out at Township Office)
• Regional Development Charges: By-law No. 09-024
• Regional Development Charges

Woodstove Application Package

• Permit to Install a Woodstove Application and Information

DECK PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE

• Requirement Checklist & Example Drawings
• Permit Application Form

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (GARAGE) BUILDING PERMIT PACKAGE

• Requirement Checklist & Example Drawings
• Permit Application Form

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NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (HOUSE) BUILDING PERMIT PACKAGE

• Requirement Checklist & Fees
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary (New and Required)
• Permit Application Form
• Residential Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary
• Application for Access Form (must be filled out at Township Office)
• Notice of Project Form (must be filled out at Township Office)
• Declaration of Applicant for Building Permit Form (must be filled out at Township Office)
• Regional Development Charges: By-law No. 09-024
• Regional Development Charges

farm building (barn) permit package

• Requirements, Example Drawings, Nutrient Management Requirements & Minimum Distance Details
• Permit Application Form
• OMAFRA Locations in Rural Ontario
• OMAFRA Headquarters - 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Y2, 1-888-466-2372
• Nutrient Unit Information

demolition permit package

• Application form to Construct/Demolish
• Demolition Permit Package

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