What is a building permit ?
A building permit is a document issued by a municipal building department which, when issued , grants an applicant or their agent legal permission to begin a building project. The Building Permit application begins the process of review of the project designs (plan examination) to ensure that compliance of the zoning requirements, (contained in municipal by-laws), and building standards (contained in the Ontario Building Code) are satisfied for the health, safety, and welfare of the public who will be occupying the building. The actual construction is subject to inspections by City of Pembroke Building Inspectors in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and other applicable standards and legislation before work is concealed by floor or wall finishes and also gives building officials the means to enforce the requirements of various standards.
A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction of a building project in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Building permits are very beneficial to you and your community. By working with an expert code official, you will benefit from their knowledge of the building codes to ensure your construction project is built right, will be safe and will last. Safe construction practices help protect you, your family, your friends and your investment. Be sure to get your local code official involved with your project, because the building department is on your side.
A building permit is a license of sorts issued by the Building Section of the Planning and Development Department. The permit grants the owner or his/her authorized agent, legal permission to commence construction. Furthermore, the issuance of a building permit provides building officials with the means to enforce the requirements of the code and other applicable standards to ensure compliance.
