Safety Codes Permits

Altering, demolishing, constructing, relocating or making changes to an occupancy are only some of the processes that require a building permit.

Altering or adding to an electrical, plumbing, gas or private sewage system will also require a permit within that discipline.

Occupying a building or portion of a building will require an occupancy permit.

Modifying, installing or adding to a gas appliance venting will require a gas appliance vent permit.

No. You must wait for the permit to be issued before starting the work.

A permit is valid for one year from issuance, subject to the work commencing within 90 days and not suspended or abandoned for more than 120 days. A one-time extension of 90 days may be granted upon receipt of a written request.

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Upon receipt of a written request from the applicant, an extension of 90 days may be granted.

Book an inspection by filling out the inspection request form or contacting Pulse

Since homeowners are typically not qualified tradespeople, homeowner's fees are slightly higher than contractor's fees to reflect the additional assistance Safety Codes officers provide homeowners during the inspection process.

A notice to stop work may be issued by a Safety Codes officer if the work being performed is non-compliant with the Safety Codes Act. This can include starting work without permits or constructing in non-compliance with the code. Stop work notices are issued to the permit holder or owner. 

A no entry fee is applied to a permit if the safety codes officer cannot gain access to a locked property that has requested an inspection.

Fees are payable through your e-permitting account.

A re-inspection fee is an additional fee imposed for reasons such as no visible addressing at a municipal address, an officer cannot access the building (due to a locked door or unsafe access), work is not substantially complete for that period of inspection or a previously identified deficiency has not been corrected.

Fees are payable through your e-permitting account.

An officer may issue a municipal tag to a person that is believe to have contravened any part of the Safety Codes Permitting Bylaw. The fee payment is due within 14 days of receiving the tag. Failure to make payment may lead to a further violation ticket, which is payable in provincial court. 

Fees are payable through your e-permitting account.

If a penalty on an issued municipal tag is not paid in time or a person is believed to have contravened any part of the Safety Codes Permitting Bylaw, a Peace officer is authorized to issue a violation ticket to that person. A violation ticket is payable in provincial court.