Building permits allow your municipality to protect the interests of both individuals and the community as a whole. By reviewing and approving building plans before any work is done, the municipality can ensure that buildings comply with:

• the Building Code, which sets standards for the design and construction of buildings to meet objectives such as health, safety, fire protection, accessibility and resource conservation
• the local zoning by-law and other planning controls on buildings
• other applicable legislation, including conservation authority approvals and certain requirements under the Environmental Protection Act.