Work Exempt from Building Permits
The following is a list of minor construction work that is exempt from a permit.
- Re-roofing (light-weight) that does not exceed the structural capacity of the framing
- Re-cladding with any (light-weight) material that improves the existing wall performance, provided the wall does not exceed three storey's, is a detached building and is not closer then 600mm to any property line
- Wood decks with a surface that is equal to, or less than, 600mm above ground
- Furnace replacements with the same or better heat output as the original furnace;Air-conditioners or heat-pumps added to an existing furnace system
- Air-conditioners or heat pumps added to an existing furnace system
- Kitchen cabinetry replacement, provided that any plumbing piping is not relocated or replaced
- Plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, taps, etc.) replacements that are not relocated
- Window and door replacement provided that the size is not increased;Antennas and satellite equipment
- Repairs to leaking foundations
- Adding insulation
- New or replacement eave-troughs, fascias, downspouts and soffits
- Solar collectors not mounted on a building
- Solar collectors mounted on a building less than 5m.sq. in aggregate area
- Retaining walls less than 1 metre in height and where drainage is not negatively impacted
- Sheds that are less than 10 m2
- Fences (not including pool fences)
NOTE: All construction must still conform to the Ontario Building Code regardless of being exempt or not.