ICI building permits

Check whether you need a permit

• You need a building permit for new ICI buildings or additions.
• You need a building permit for interior alterations to ICI buildings.
• You need a building permit for a partial or full demolition of a building.
• All projects must follow our zoning bylaws.
• adding solar panels
• adding a backflow device
• installing or altering a septic system
• emergency water service repair
• tents
• demountable stages and support structures
• outdoor patios

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The Ontario Building Code requires us to ensure all drawings submitted are prepared and reviewed by a qualified, registered designer, architect or professional engineer.

• Designer requirements4The following information must be included on all documents submitted to a chief building official or registered code agency:
• Requirements for all drawings4
• Plans and documents3Follow these guidelines for your plans and documents:
• Drawings2For your drawings, follow these guidelines:
• Project-specific requirements19After you speak with your team, they will explain what’s needed for your project.
• Alterations, renovations and additions4Your drawings must differentiate between the existing building and the proposed new work. After you speak with your team, they will explain what’s needed for your project.
• Sprinkler drawings1

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Complete the forms13Download the set14 forms

The first step in any building application process is to contact our team to discuss your project. This will help you understand what needs to be included in your application.

• application for a permit to construct or demolishForm2 editions
• Schedule 1 - Designer information formForm2 editions
• Schedule 2 - Sewage system installer information formForm2 editions
• new buildingssee the guide for completionDocument
• existing buildings and part 10/11 change of use and/or performance levelsee the guide for completionDocument
• alternative solution formForm
• building and fire code design formForm
• development charges information sheetFees
• energy efficiency certification formForm
• flow control roof drainage declarationForm
• high building (OBC 3.2.6. and SB-4) design checklist for new buildingsChecklist
• shoring and foundation design declarationForm
• sound transmission design declarationForm

Submit your application

You can apply for a triplex (or greater), apartment, industrial, commercial and/or institutional building permit using our online service tool.

• For a list of permit application requirements or to confirm if a permit is required, send us an email with your questions.
• permit application
• Commitment to General Review (CTGR) form and/or Schedule 1 form
• When applying through the portal, please select one of the following options for the property type and new application type. The permit will be updated accordingly when it has been received on our end for processing.
• option one: Residential Property
• option two: Non-Residential Property
• option one: Residential Property - Special Multi-Res Public Portal Application
• option two: Non-Residential Property – Special Non-Res Public Portal Application
• Complete the permit portal process and record your permit number. We will contact the applicant within two business days to provide a status update.
• 15 business days: renovation or new construction of a building smaller than 600m² (≈ 6,458 sq ft) or three storeys
• 20 business days: buildings larger than 600m² (≈ 6,458 sq ft)
• 30 business days: post-disaster buildings and building classified as a high building