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Gathering Necessary Documents

Gathering Necessary Documents

Gathering Necessary Documents

For completing your Building Permit, you will need a few of the following:

  • Building Permit application form

  • Land survey

  • Construction plans; 2-3 printed copies of each
    (you will get back 1 copy for the permit copy)

    • Architectural plans

    • Structural plans

  • Title of Certificate (identifies the owner(s) of the property)
    (Google 'land title certificate + your province/state')
    Note: Generally required to be no older than 30 days.

  • Geotechnical report

  • Letters of Assurance (from co-ordinating Registered Professionals)

Additional possible information:

  • City checklist(s)

  • Drainage plan

  • Building Envelope

  • Environmental Reports

  • Step Code Energy report

  • Demolition plan

  • Mechanical plan

  • Plumbing plan

  • Fire Suppression plan (sprinklers)

  • Electrical plan

  • Variance approval

  • Driveway access permit

  • Sewage Disposal application

  • Water system construction permit and test

  • Development Permit

Double check with your City about their application requirements. Visit your City's website and search 'building permit' to find the application form and any additional information like checklists, guides, links and more.

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