| permit required for | Construction, demolition, change of use, or work regulated by Building Code/Energy Code; plus change-of-use, decks ≥600mm, farm/resource buildings >20m², biomass boiler buildings, tourism establishments. | s. 14.1; Schedule "B", s. 2.1 |
| exemptions | Accessory buildings ≤20m²; single-storey residential decks <600mm high and <55m²; tents <223m²; fences, pools, signs, retaining walls, exterior steps; certain non-structural repairs. | Schedule "B", s. 1.1 |
| fee basis | Construction: $5.00 per $1000 of Construction Value-Minimum Fee of $25.00; Demolition $25.00; Change of Use $25.00. | Schedule "A", s. 3.1 |
| fees location | Schedule A | s. 9.1 |
| authority | Building Official | s. 8.1 |
| fine range | Individual: $500–$10,000; corporation: $1,000–$50,000; imprisonment up to 12 months. | s. 13.1(b); s. 13.2(b); s. 13.1(c) |
scout note
Governs construction, alteration, demolition, relocation and occupancy of buildings in Summerside, including the building-permit requirements owners/contractors must meet before starting work.