A document issued by the municipal
authority certifying the blueprints for
construction and authorizing work to
commence.
The building permit is one element in an
overall regulatory plan concerning types and
quality of construction that occur within
municipal boundaries. Sellers and buyers
considering any type of construction on a
specific property are well advised to seek
assistance from the local building
department and/or building inspector prior
to the start of any construction. If a
permit is required, the building department
requires an application outlining the
planned work including plans, building
sketches, and related documents.
Municipal staff will review the
application to ensure that the planned
construction meets with the applicable
building codes, local zoning by-laws for the
area in which the construction is taking
place, and other relevant regulations, e.g.,
special requirements for properties located
in or near flood prone areas of a community.
Requirements for new construction,
additions, alterations, renovations,
relocations, and repairs or rehabilitation
of a building or structure will vary.
Building permits are typically required for
a variety of projects.
Finishing previously unfinished
spaces such as family rooms, recreation
rooms, or attics.
Repair and underpinning of
foundations.
Installation of pools.
Construction of decks in excess of a
specific height above the ground.
Construction of accessory buildings
in excess of a specified square footage.
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