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Building permits — Thames Centre, Ontario: By-law No. 91-2021 - Building By-law (Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code…

In the Municipality of Thames Centre, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 91-2021 - Building By-law (Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, and Swimming Pool Permits), verified 2026-09-25. Permit fees: Set out in Corporations current Fee By-Law; calculated by Chief Building Official for work proposed; floor area basis for finished/unfinished buildings. Fees set in: Corporations current Fee By-Law. Administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors.

By-law No. 91-2021 - Building By-law (Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, and Swimming Pool Permits) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, sewage systems, farm buildings, designated structures, signs, private swimming pools/hot tubs/fences as specified.	s. 3.1-3.6
fee basis	Set out in Corporations current Fee By-Law; calculated by Chief Building Official for work proposed; floor area basis for finished/unfinished buildings.	s. 8.1; s. 8.2.1-8.2.2
fees location	Corporations current Fee By-Law	s. 8.1
authority	Chief Building Official and inspectors	s. 5; s. 9.4

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Municipality of Thames Centre's Building Code Act by-law: permits for construction, demolition, occupancy, change of use, sewage systems and swimming pools; fee/inspection requirements and Chief Building Official code of conduct.