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Permit Requirements
The
City of Toronto Building Permits have a list of requirements that determine when a building permit is required by the city. Building permit requirements can be found at this page.
The drawings require the size of doors and windows. The drawings require the location of doors and windows. The drawings require the type of trusses that will be used. The drawings require the joists and rafter sizing and spacing. You must state the dimensions of size and height. You must show what type of framing is used on the floor. The drawings require locations of all plumbing locations. The drawings require location of heating system. The drawings require details about the insulation and the vapour barrier to be used. The drawings require details like depth, reinforcement and width of the footing. The drawings require details of the foundation walls such as width, depth and height. |
No Permit Requirements
The City provides a list of examples of work which do not require a building permit. It should be noted here that they state this is not considered an exhaustive list. We would recommend reviewing the list provided here. Should you have any questions about whether or not you need a building permit, then give the City a call at Customer Service.
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About Building Inspections
The City of Toronto is legislated by the Ontario Building Code to perform mandatory building inspections at important and critical stages of construction during the building process. The responsibility of the permit holder is to contact the City of Toronto when those critical moments of inspection are required. The City of Toronto performs building inspection from Monday to Friday during normal business hours and they will expect 48 hours of notification. |
Fee Structure
Toronto
calculates the building fee based on the type of work is proposed for your construction
project. The City of Toronto has an extensive fee structure list for
calculating the cost of permit fees. |
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The City of Toronto Building Permit office offers a program called FASTRACK. This program is designed to enhance the speed and ease of obtaining a building permit for building things such as small additions, minor alterations, small conversions, decks, porches, carports, garages, storage sheds, gazebos, basement entrances, pool fences, fire damage repairs, basement underpinning, HVAC and plumbing permits.
To get on the FASTRACK program, all application is required to be submitted by email or in person on a rewritable DVD. The staff at the counter will review your application and determine at that point whether your permit qualifies for FASTRACK.
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Laws and regulations require that the City of Toronto ensures safety bylaws are adhered, zoning regulations are maintained, and codes are satisfactory for plumbing and electrical systems. Having a building permit ensures laws and regulations are maintained.
If you begin construction without a permit, you could face serious charges and potentially costly consequences during your construction project. Make sure you adhere to the requirements of the City before you begin construction.
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