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When Do I Need A Building Permit?

A permit must be obtained prior to commencing:

  • The excavation, construction, alteration, addition, repair or demolition of any building;
  • The construction of decks (over 2 ft in height), sheds (over 100sq ft) & gazebos;
  • The change in occupancy or use of a building (eg retail outlet to restaurant);
  • Basement development;
  • Building relocation;
  • Building demolition;
  • Renovations/replacement of ducted heated/ventilation systems, exhaust systems, weeping tile, central air conditioning, fireplaces, wood stoves and wood burning furnaces.

When Do I Need an Electrical Permit?

A permit is required to carry out work to which the Electrical Code applies, which covers installations of wiring in or upon any land, building, or premises, and shall also include the alteration, extension and repair of such wiring.

When Do I Need A Gas Permit?

A permit needs to be obtained prior to commencing:

  • The installation, alteration or addition to any gas piping system;
  • Temporary gas lines for temporary heat;
  • Propane tank sets and temporary propane installations;
  • Appliance conversions;
  • Commercial and industrial installations of gas piping systems excluding only connections to industrial process equipment.

When do I Need A Plumbing/Private Sewage Disposal (PSDS) Permits?

A permit needs to be obtained prior to commencing:

  • The installation of a plumbing system or plumbing equipment;
  • The renewal of a plumbing system or plumbing equipment;
  • The removal of a plumbing system or plumbing equipment;
  • Change of any plumbing equipment;
  • The installation of a cross connection control device;
  • The installation of a new or replacement of a Private Sewage Disposal System. 

Question not answered here? Contact Planning and Development Services at 780-968-8443 for more information.