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Building permits — Brant, Ontario: By-law 4-22 (as amended by By-law 28-26), a By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992 resp…

In the City of Brant, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 4-22 (as amended by By-law 28-26), a By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting permits and related matters, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of buildings, as set out in Schedule A classes of permits. Fees set in: County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law. Administered by: Chief Building Official; inspectors appointed by the County.

By-law 4-22 (as amended by By-law 28-26), a By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting permits and related matters adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition or change of use of buildings, as set out in Schedule A classes of permits.	s. 2.3(b); Schedule "A"
fee basis	Calculated in accordance with County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law; prescribed value is total cost of material, labour, equipment, overhead, professional services, excluding land.	s. 6.1(1); s. 6.1(2)
fees location	County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law	s. 6.1(1)
authority	Chief Building Official; inspectors appointed by the County.	s. 2.1

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County of Brant's own building by-law under the Building Code Act, 1992, originally passed 2022-01-25, most recently amended by By-law 28-26 (resolved 2026-02-24). Governs permit requirements, classes, and related administration; fee schedule not separately located.