Building inspections can be scheduled on Cloudpermit or by contacting our Building Administrative Assistant at 705-434-5055 ext. 232.

Before starting any kind of construction on your property, it is best to discuss your plans with Planning Services department to ensure that you avoid any unnecessary fees and comply with the Zoning By-law. Pools must meet zoning requirements and require building permits. Fences do not require permits, but must adhere to the fence by-law.

A building permit regulates the development by protecting individuals and the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio by meeting the minimum standards for health, fire, structural and general safety as outlined in the Ontario Building Code. It is illegal to conduct work without a permit.

The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development enforces the enforces the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) as well as other specialized regulations, including the Construction Projects Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91). For more information on how to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace visit the following links:

Any activity involving digging in Ontario, whether planting a tree or building a fence, requires contacting Ontario One Call.

Apply for Your Permit Online!

The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is pleased to offer residents, builders and the business community Cloudpermit – an online system to apply for and track building permits, request inspections and receive email updates on the building permit process. Online payment options will also be available in the near future!

Get up to date information regarding the status of your application anywhere, at any time. If you are familiar with the Cloudpermit application process, click on the “Apply for a Building Permit” button. For more information, see the how-to section below.

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Getting Started with Cloudpermit

For a step-by-step walkthrough from signing up for Cloudpermit to submitting your first application, click here.
Cloudpermit How to Video

 Ontario Building Code

The Ontario Building Code is a regulation made under the Building Code Act. The Code is essentially a set of minimum provisions respecting the safety of buildings with reference to public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency. It is not intended to be a textbook on building design, advice on which should be sought from professional sources. Its primary purpose is the promotion of public safety through the application of appropriate uniform building standards. The provisions in this Code are intended to provide a minimum acceptable level of public safety and building integrity. They are not intended to be applied to voluntary installations unless specified in the Code. 

Definitions:

"building" 

means a structure occupying an area greater than ten square metres consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of them or a structural system serving the function thereof including all plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto; a structure occupying an area of ten square metres or less that contains plumbing, including the plumbing appurtenant thereto, plumbing not located in a structure, a sewage system; or

"construct" 

means to do anything in the erection, installation, extension or material alteration or repair of a building and includes the installation of a building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere and; "construction" has a corresponding meaning; ("construire", "construction", "travaux de construction") 
 Permit Guides

Construct or Demolish a Building

Housing Requirements

Construct an Accessory Building

Construct a Pool, Fence

Construct a Deck

Erect a Tent

Site Plan
What is a Floor Plan?

A Floor Plan is a drawing of the structure as seen as if it is cut horizontally a few feet above the floor lines. One floor plan is required for every floor of the house which is affected by the new construction. Each plan shows the interior layout in question as well as providing the structural framing information for the floor or roof above.

Floor plans should include:

  • Scale
  • Use of rooms and spaces
  • Dimensions
  • Extent of new construction including new work within existing building
  • Size, type and location of exterior and interior walls and partitions
  • Widths, locations and lintel sizes of all openings
  • Location, dimensions and direction of stairs
  • Sectional arrows
  • References to detailed drawings
  • Material specifications or notes
  • Heating details and calculations
What are Elevations?

Elevations show the exterior view of each side of the house. Each elevation is identified by the direction it is facing and should include:

  • Scale
  • Extent of new and existing construction
  • Vertical dimensions of walls, windows and doors
  • Grade level
  • Exterior wall cladding, finishes and flashing
  • Overhang dimensions
  • Roof shape, slope and finish
  • Rainwater leader and eavestrough 
Sections & Details

A section represents a view of the house along an imaginary line at a particular location and illustrates construction details. The extent of the sections should correspond with the sectional arrows shown on the plans. Sections should indicate the following:

  • Scale
  • Details of footings, foundations, walls, floors and the roof
  • Distance from grade to floor and underside of footing
  • Attic and crawl space ventilation
Mechanical Drawings

Mechanical drawings are required to ensure the furnace selected has the capacity to heat or cool your house. This requires heat loss and heat gain calculations to determine the capacity of the furnace required and drawings of the duct design and layout (by a qualified designer). This information is generally available from the mechanical/heating contractor.
 Permit Applications

Construct or Demolish

Authorization Form

Construct an Accessory Building

Construct a Pool, Fence

Erect a Sign (including portable signs)

Site Plan