When are Plumbing Permits Required?
In general, a building permit is required to erect, install, extend, alter or repair a building. A building is defined as a structure occupying an area greater than 10 square metres (107 square feet).
The following are examples of projects which will require building permits:
Construction of a new home.
Addition of a carport, garage, porch or room to an existing home.
Construction or finishing of rooms in the basement or attic.
Any structural work including alterations to interior partitions or the installation of new skylights, windows or doors.
Addition of a dormer.
Enclosing a porch or deck.
Addition of a deck to an existing home if it will be over 2ft. above the adjacent perimeter grade or if it is to be attached to the house.
Raising a house to provide a full basement.
Excavating a crawl space to construct a full basement.
Constructing or installing accessory buildings such as a garage, tool shed, or playhouse larger than 107 sq. ft.
Fireplaces and other heating appliances including the replacement of furnaces and ductwork.
Removing and replacing insulation during remodeling or renovating
