A building permit is your formal permission to begin construction or demolition. It means that the City of Toronto has approved plans for any new structure, addition or renovation.

Permit and licence approvals are made based on legislation from the Municipal Government Act, Municipal Bylaws, the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw and the Alberta Building Code.

The Building Regulations Division is the group responsible for examining plans, issuing permits and performing inspections for new construction and for renovations in the city of Calgary.

A building permit is a municipal document from the City of Winnipeg that provides legal authorization to begin construction of a building project.

The Ontario Building Code Act requires that, as a homeowner, you obtain a building permit prior to commencing construction.

The role of the City of Kitchener s Building Division is to review plans, issue permits and inspect construction to ensure buildings are safe and accessible for all people.

The Inspection Services Division is responsible for administering Building Permits and Plumbing and Heating Permits.

Development Services administers regulations which apply to development and buildings on private property.</

A Building Permit is required for any construction, reconstruction, alteration, addition, repair, demolition, relocation or removal of any building or structure. A permit is also required for the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing.

The Ontario Building Code Act requires that, as a homeowner, you obtain a building permit prior to commencing construction.

The Building Standards Branch issues building and plumbing permits and administers inspection programs related to regulations contained in the Building Bylaw

The Building Division presently has brochures on building permit and general information.

Application for a Construction Permit for a single unit dwelling, two unit dwelling or an addition to either of these. 

The Building Inspection and By-Law Enforcement Division is responsible for the processing of building permit applications, plans review, and general By-Law enforcement.

Before beginning construction on most developments, the Inspection Services Department requires that a residential or commercial building permit be obtained.

A building permit is your formal permission to begin construction. It means that plans for any new structure, addition or renovation have been reviewed by the municipality, for compliance with the Ontario Building Code, the local zoning bylaws and any other applicable laws and regulations.

Building Permits are required for all new construction and extensions, additions, structural changes, floor layout changes and relocation of existing buildings and occupancy changes within the City of St. John's.

Prior to starting any stage of your project, including excavation or demolition, you must obtain a building permit.