| permit required for | Construction, locating, relocating, altering, repairing, replacing, demolishing, or changing use of a building or structure. | s. 2.1; s. 2.1(d); s. 17.1(a) |
| exemptions | Accessory building not greater than 55 m² not for overnight accommodation; construction-site building; building not greater than 58.06 m² for overnight accommodation; temporary building 28 days. | s. 6.1(a)-(d) |
| fee basis | Building permit: $25 base fee plus $5 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; demolition permit: $25 flat fee. | s. 14.1(b)-(c) |
| authority | Building Inspector (appointed by Regional Service Commission or Council) | s. 3.1 'Building Inspector'; s. 5.1(a) |
scout note
Regulates construction, repair and demolition of buildings under the Local Governance Act and Building Code Administration Act; adopts the National Building Code, building permit system, inspector duties, permit holder obligations.