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Effective January 14, 2021, and until further notice, the Township of Wilmot will continue to only accept building permit applications through this electronic submission form. Permits will continue to be issued, but construction may only proceed for projects permitted under the current declared Provincial Emergency.
Building staff will continue to respond to inquiries sent to building@wilmot.ca.
Building inspections may be booked by calling 519-634-8519 ext. 243 and leaving the information as directed in the recorded message. Prior to booking an inspection please review our COVID-19 inspection protocol.
Do I need a permit? |
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The Do I need a Permit page provides examples of when a permit is required and when it is not. | ||||||||||||
Agricultural buildings |
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Backflow prevention device |
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The installation of a backflow prevention device requires a plumbing permit. For more information please visit the backflow prevention page. |
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Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Large Multi-Residential |
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Demolition |
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A demolition permit is required to demolish, or partially demolish, a structure. a Professional Engineer must provide general review of a project if the building is more than 600square metres (6460 square feet), more than 3 storeys, contains pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members, if the demolition will affect the angle of repose of footings for neighbouring buildings, or if lasers or explosives are to be used. FeesList of forms: |
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Fences and pools |
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Please visit our Fences and Pools page |
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Residential - decks, sheds, garage, gazebo, or finished basements |
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Checklist for permit submission(Please contact the Building division regarding any questions or for more information on your specific project's permit application requirements) FeesList of forms:List of sample drawings:DeckGarage / shed |
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Residential - new dwelling units, additions or alterations |
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Checklist for permit submission(Please contact the Building division regarding any questions or for more information on your specific project's permit application requirements) Accessory apartment guidelineFeesList of forms:
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Plumbing |
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A plumbing permit is required for alterations to a plumbing system. This includes adding or relocating fixtures, permanently removing fixtures, adding or altering venting or drainage piping, adding or altering an irrigation system, etc. A permit may not be required for the replacement of a fixture in the same location - for instance, replacing an older model toilet with a new low flush model. Plumbing within new buildings, additions or alterations to an existing building, is included as part of the building permit for the entire project. For plumbing alterations without construction work, such as irrigation systems, installation of back flow prevention devices or water/sewer service replacement, repairs or alterations, a plumbing permit is required. FeesList of forms:Please contact the Building division to confirm which of the forms are required.
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Septic |
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A building permit is required to alter or install a septic system. Checklist for permit submission(Please contact the Building division regarding any questions or for more information on your specific project's permit application requirements) FeesList of forms:
Septic auditsA septic audit is required when new plumbing fixtures, bedrooms or more than 15 percent floor area are proposed to be added to a residence. For non-residential systems, please contact the Building division to determine if a septic audit will be required. Septic audits must be performed by a licenced septic installer and be witnessed by a building inspector. Inspections must be requested minimum one business day in advance, prior to 4 p.m. by calling 519-634-8519 ext. 243. Septic system mandatory maintenance inspection program |
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Signs |
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Please visit our Sign Permits page. | ||||||||||||
Solar Panels |
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A building permit is required for the installation of solar photovoltaic panels on a building. Checklist for permit submission(Please contact the Building division regarding any questions or for more information on your specific project's permit application requirements) FeesList of forms: |
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Tents |
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A building permit is required for a tent that is 60 square metres (645 square feet) or larger, or a group of tents spaced less than 3 metres (10 feet) apart with a combined area of 60 square metres (645 square feet) or larger. Checklist for permit submission(Please contact the Building division regarding any questions or for more information on your specific project's permit application requirements) FeesList of forms: |
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Other approvals |
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The following are frequently required approvals. Additional approvals may apply.
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Alternative solutions |
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For approval of an alternative solution, please complete this form. |