When Do I Need a Building Permit in Toronto?
According to the city of Toronto and under the Building Code Act, a Building Permit is needed for a construction or demolition of a new building, an addition or material alteration of any building structure
At Y.E.J Studio and Consulting Group, we are one-stop solution for the design and building permits in the city of Toronto.
When is a Building Permit required in Toronto?
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Residential
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Second or third story additions
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Attached garages, carports
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Sunrooms
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Solariums
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Porches
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Decks
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Adding or removing walls (i.e., changing room sizes and/or uses)
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New windows or doors where there were none before
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Enlarging or relocating existing windows or doors
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Enclosing an existing deck, porch or patio of any size
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Detached Garage
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Workshop
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Garden shed
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Carport
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Pool house or cabana
(*) If you are constructing an accessory structure and it is attached to an existing building and/or has plumbing, regardless of its size, a building permit is required.
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Structural or material alterations
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Installing or modifying heating and or plumbing systems
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Excavating and/or constructing foundations
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Basement underpinning
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constructing a basement entrance
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Adding a second suite
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Roof top storm water retention systems
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Green roofs
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Structures used in the support of a wind turbine generator with a rated output of more than 3kW
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Solar projects such as installation of solar collector systems and solar hot water systems
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Deck more than 60 centimeters above ground
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Retaining wall more than one meter (3 feet 3 inches) in height provided the retaining wall is on or adjacent to public property (including streets), building entrances, and on private property accessible to the public
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Tent that
Covers more than 60 metres squared (646 square feet); and/or
Is attached to a building; and/or
Is within 3 metres (9 feet 10 inches) from another structure.
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Chimney or fireplace
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Wood burning stove or fireplace
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Heating and or plumbing systems
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Backwater valve
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Backflow prevention device
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All the Building
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A portion of a Building
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Residential to Commercial
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Single dwelling house to multi-dwelling house
(*) Even if no construction is required
How Do I Get a Building Permit in Toronto?
The following is the process that will have to be carried out to get a Building Permit in Toronto. YEJ Studio and Consulting Group will do everything for you to approve the design and plans.
How much does a building permit cost in Toronto?
The following is an estimation guide of the fees payable to the City of Toronto to get the Building Permit approved. Calculations are based on a construction of 100 m2 and would have to be prorated according to the extension of your project. Official fees will be charged by the city taking into account all the project’s specs.
Construction Group A : Assembly Occupancies
From $769 to $2.861
All Recreation Facilities, Schools, Libraries, Places of Worship, Restaurants (finished), Theatres, Arenas/Gymnasiums/Pools, etc
Construction Group B: Institutional Occupancies
$3.044
Institutional
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Other Group B Buildings
Construction - Group C - Residential Occupancies
From $859 to $2.716
Single Family Dwellings, Semis, Townhouses, Duplexes, Live/Work Units. Motels and hotels. Certified Plans – Housing
Construction - Group D - Business and Personal Service
From $1.799 to 2.262
Office Buildings, all other Group D Buildings (shell). Office Buildings, Banks, Medical Clinics, Fire Halls, and all other Group D Buildings (finished)
Construction - Group E - Mercantile Occupancies
From $1.457 to $1.920
Mercantile Occupancies, Department Stores, Supermarkets and all other Group E Buildings (shell and finished)
Construction - Group F - Industrial Occupancies
From $749 to $1,573
Industrial Buildings, Warehouses, Self-Storage Buildings
Gas Stations, Car Washes, Parking Garages, All other Group F Buildings
Alterations and Renovations
From $493 to $573
Group A, B and D
Group C, E and F
Alterations or renovations for residential occupancies and floor replacement
Demolition: All Groups
$16
All Buildings and Occupancies
Environmental Review: Add $953.21
Implosion: Add $2,144.75
Designated Structures
$393.21 per structure
Communication Towers, Crane Runway, Exterior Tank and Support, Pedestrian Bridge, Satellite Dish, Solar Collector
Retaining Wall: $11.43 per linear meter
Stand Alone and Miscellaneous
$573
Basements Finishing and Unfinished
Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, Decks, Porches, Carports: $198.59 each
Underpinning: $11.43/linear meter
HVAC and Plumbing
From $1.77/meter (*)
(*) Group A & B
Group C – Single, Attached or Town Houses: from $198.59 to $250.22 flat fee
Plumbing from $35.75 each to $714.92 flat fee
Other Charges
Charges depend on the service required
Permit for change of use: $285.97 per permit
Information Services, Zoning Applicable Law Certificates, Signs
Building Records and Information, Orders
How do I get the Building Permit Drawings with YEJ Studio?
We have accomplished more than 10.000 projects over 16 years, which makes us an authority when it comes to Building Permit Drawings in Toronto.
- Get in touch with YEJ Studio and Consulting filling out the form on your right, or
- Give us a call at 1-888-236-9958
- Identify the project's needs and requirements
Site Visit, measures and documentation
Design the drawings abiding the Building Permit Regulations including the Ontario Building Code, Toronto Zoning By-Law, Toronto Building, Construction and demolition By-law, and other requirements.
Customer's review and approval
- Obtain the Building Permit approval from the City of Toronto
- Prepare for construction
What Do We Do?
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Design services for residential, commercial & industrial projects
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Project planning, site investigation & management
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Strategic advice on construction procurement & contract selection
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Preparation of budget and project estimating
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Preparation of materials specifications
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Construction monitoring services
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Architectural, structural and mechanical design
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3D BIM rendering, site plan applications & COA guidance
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Utility connection approval & building permit processing
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And much more…..
From planning to construct a building until it completes, we undertake work regarding the installation, extension, alteration and repair of your project. By providing every needed service, we continue to go beyond and above your expectations.
Why Choose Us?
At Y.E.J Studio & Consulting Inc., we have a team of design professionals, engineers, and project managers in Toronto who oversee the planning & coordination of each project. We strive to become proactive problem solvers. We offer quick response and complete your project in-budget and on-time. Some reasons to choose us are:
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Licensed & Insured Company
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Experienced Project Managers
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Transparent Pricing
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Quality, Reliability & Efficiency