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As a result of Ontario Regulation 82/20, made under the Reopening Ontario Act, effective January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. some construction sites operating under Building Permits issued pursuant to the Building Code Act shall be closed and/ or shall not commence.
It is the responsibility of permit holders to read, understand, keep up to date with and comply with the Ontario Regulation 82/20 and any other relevant Provincial or Municipal Emergency Orders and to determine when you are permitted to start and/ or continue construction.
Moving forward, the Town of Aylmer will continue to accept and review all permit applications. Only building permit applications for construction projects deemed essential by the Province of Ontario under O. Reg. 82/20 will be issued. Only inspections for construction projects deemed essential by the Town under O. Re. 82/20 will be booked and completed.
Please see the below link for additional information: https://www.oboa.on.ca/uncategorized/construction-projects-deemed-essential-under-the-second-state-of-emergency/
Elgin County Building Officials are holding an information session on changes to the building code. See the link below for information.
Building in Aylmer
Every owner of property in the Town of Aylmer who wishes to carry out any type of renovation, addition or new construction must contact the municipal office and speak to the Chief Building Official in the Planning and Development Department, to determine if a permit will be required for the works proposed. If it is determined that a permit is required, forms are available at the Municipal Office or individuals may utilize the Ministry forms found at http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/
OR - Download the required forms here:
- Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish - Complete Package to be completed and submitted to the Chief Building Official.
Please contact the Building Department at 519-773-3164 ext:4902 for assistance about building permits.
The Ontario Building Code allows for the following timelines for the issuance of Permits:
Decks, additions etc - 10 business days
Residences, single, detached, semi - 10 business days
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional - 20 business days
The links below provide information as to documentation that may be required when submitting a permit application for your project.
Decks
Addition
New Construction - Residential
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional
Accessory Buildings
Special Events - Tents
The following projects require a building permit:
A new building greater than 10 sq. m. (108 sq. ft.)
Renovations
Structural work, including alterations to interior partitions or the installation of new skylights, windows or doors
Demolitions
Additions (including garages, porches, carports, decks, dormers etc.)
Mobile Homes
Prefabricated Structures
Plumbing, Heating and Ventilation Systems
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
Pools (inground or above ground)
Temporary Buildings
Replacing or installing new plumbing
The following projects do not require a building permit:
Painting
Landscaping
Driveways
Kitchen Cupboards
Eaves troughs
Fence
Note: Although a Building Permit may not be required you MUST still comply with the requirements of the applicable Municipal Zoning By-Law.
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