New Provincial Building Permit Application Form

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The provincial form “Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish” has been revised to reflect amendments to the Building Code Act, 1992 (the Act) made under the Good Government Act, 2009, and related changes to the Building Code. These amendments clarify the criteria for a “complete” building permit application which is an application that is subject to full review within the time frames set out in the Building Code. The new provincial form must be used for applications submitted on or after January 1, 2011.

As of January 1, 2011, an application is eligible for a full review within the prescribed timeframes, if:

• The application meets the requirements of clauses 1.3.1.3 (5) (a) to (e) of Division C of the Building Code, which requires that the application is made in the correct form, by the owner or authorized agent, all applicable fields have been completed on the application and required schedules, all required schedules are submitted, payment is made of all fees required under clause 7(1) (c) of the Act), and

•  The applicant declares (in section H of the application form) that the application is “complete” and meets the criteria listed below:

i.       That the application meets all the requirements of clauses 1.3.1.3 (5) (a) to (d) of Division C of the Building Code. These clauses require that the application is made in the correct form and by the  owner or authorized agent, all applicable fields have been completed on the application and required schedules, all required schedules are submitted), and payment has been made of all  fees required under clause 7(1)(c) of the Act. 

ii.     That the application is accompanied by the plans and specifications prescribed by the applicable by-law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1) (b) of the Act. 

iii.     That the application is accompanied by the information and     documents prescribed by the applicable by-law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1) (b) of the Act , which enable the chief building official to determine whether the proposed building, construction or demolition will contravene any applicable law.

iv.     That the proposed building, construction or demolition will not contravene any applicable law.

An application that meets the criteria listed above will not, however, be subject to a full review within the prescribed timeframe if the chief building official:

a.     Determines that the application is not accompanied by the plans, specifications, information and documents referred to above (Article  1.3.1.3 (5) f) ii) and iii),  or, the proposed building, construction or  demolition will contravene any applicable law, and

b.       Advises the applicant of his or her determination and provides in writing the reasons for the determination within two days.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is supporting the Ontario Building Officials Association and the Large Municipalities Chief Building Officials Group in developing suggested best practices and checklists to help municipalities and permit applicants, in implementing the amendments to the Act, and the Building Code and using the new form.

If you require more information or guidance on completing the new application form please contact your municipal building department or the Building and Development Branch at the Ministry. You can contact Michael de Lint, Senior Policy Advisor, at 416.585.7583. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  .