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 "answer": "In the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, building permit rules are set by Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Development Regulations 2022-2032, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: construct a new building, or construct an addition or renovation to an existing building. Administered by: Building Inspector. Fines: $50.00 if paid no later than seven (7) days; $75.00 if paid after seven but not later than fourteen (14) days; $100 penalty upon conviction.",
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 "municipality": "Grand Falls-Windsor",
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 "jurisdiction": "Newfoundland and Labrador",
 "country": "CA",
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 "official_website": "http://www.grandfallswindsor.com",
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   "document_url": "https://grandfallswindsor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GFW-DR-Registration-March-2022-WRMD_changes_made_1.pdf",
   "summary": "No separate building by-law on the by-laws list. Development Regulations (registered March 2022; Building Inspector enforces them and the National Building Code) include 'Building Permits Required'. Replaces the 2012 regulations.",
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   "discovered_at": "2026-10-14",
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    "permit_required_for": "construct a new building, or construct an addition or renovation to an existing building",
    "authority": "Building Inspector",
    "fine_range": "$50.00 if paid no later than seven (7) days; $75.00 if paid after seven but not later than fourteen (14) days; $100 penalty upon conviction"
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    "permit_required_for": "s. 3.5(4)",
    "authority": "Building Inspector means the person employed by the Town",
    "fine_range": "s. 3.4.1.3; s. 3.4.1.7"
   },
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   "title": "Building Permit Guidelines (Jan 2023)",
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   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://grandfallswindsor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Building-Permit-Brochure-Jan-2023.pdf",
   "summary": "Q&A guide: what needs a permit and what does not, validity, fees, inspections for new houses, plumbing, commercial permits; construction must meet National Building Code and the Development Regulations.",
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  {
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Residential Permits (building permit fees and process)",
   "category": "building_permits",
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   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://grandfallswindsor.com/residents/permits/",
   "summary": "Town page: building permit required before work; fee schedule (e.g. new house main floor $3.00/sq.m, deck/fence $30, accessory building $55; fees double if no permit); links to application and guidelines.",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/nl/grand-falls-windsor/building-permits/"
}