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renovations and improvements or indeed any kind of work
on a building within the Town of Kirkland Lake may require
a building permit from the municipality. Such permits, issued
by the Building Division of the Planning and Development
Services Department, are necessary to ensure that zoning
requirements, fire and structural safety standards and other
building standards meet the requirements of the Ontario
Building Code Act.
Please note that
it is the homeowner's responsibility to ensure that a building
permit is obtained when required. You may authorize your
contractor or designer to apply for the permit, but the
owner should ensure that they have the permit prior to any
work starting.
What
projects require a building permit?
Under the Ontario
Building Code Act, a building permit is required for the
construction of an addition or alteration of any structure
which results in a building area of over 10m² (108
square feet).
The following
is a list of typical projects that require a permit:
- installation of wood-burning stoves
- porches
- sunroom
- carports
- attached or detached garages, sheds
- dormers or finishing of attic space
- additions or new construction
- demolition
- reconstruction
- moving of buildings
- plumbing and/or drains (except replacing fixtures)
- structural alterations to windows or doors
- interior structural alterations
- adding or removing most walls, ie. creating different
room sizes and/or uses
- erection of signs and fences
- conversion from septic to sanitary sewer
- installation or repair of septic systems
What
projects do not require a building permit?
A building permit
is not required for a detached accessory structure (gazebo,
tool shed, etc.) which measures less than 10m² (108
square feet) in area.
The following
is a list of projects that do not require a permit:
- asphalt roof shingling
- eaves troughs
- minor repairs to masonry
- damp proofing basements
- kitchen or bathroom cupboards without plumbing
- replacing siding or windows (provided there are no structural
changes)
- decks not forming part of a principle entrance to a
dwelling unit and less than 600mm (24 inches) above grade
- pool heaters
- painting and decorating
- landscaping
Contacts
For further information,
please contact:
Mike Aldred
Planning and Building Division
Department of Physical Services
Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake
1 Dunfield Road
Postal Bag 1757
Kirkland Lake Ontario P2N 3P4
Tel: (705) 567 9365; Fax: (705) 567 9400
Email: mike.aldred@tkl.ca
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