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Typically, a building permit will take from 1-3 weeks to be issued. For example, within the City of Hamilton, the Hamilton Building Division has a 10 day issuing policy assuming they do not have any further questions or concerns regarding the application.

Under the Building Code Act(link is external), a building permit is required for the construction of a new building, an addition, or alteration of any building or structure with a building area of over 10 square metres (approximately 108 square feet).

Consequences for violating the Building Code Act, 1992 An individual who is charged and found guilty of an offence under the Building Code Act, 1992 , such as building without a permit, can be fined up to $50,000 for a first offence and up to $100,000 for subsequent offences.

A building permit takes, 5 to 20 days depending on its class & size determination. Providing meets zoning requirements & submitted drawings provide all the necessary information.

"It's a municipal by-law under building code," he says. "The impact of it is that there could be a fine for the homeowner or the municipality can say 'remove the structure' or they'll condemn the property." These are some of the smaller jobs that require a permit: Finishing a basement.

Typically, permits required for new construction projects or major renovations fall under broad categories including building, demolition and plumbing. Homeowners may also need electrical and gas permits. In general, the BC Safety Authority issues electrical and gas permits. Some local governments issue these permits.

Building Permit Fees Application fee - $200 or $575 (if value of project is higher than $100,000). This fee (minus $25 administration fee) will be deducted from cost of building permit.