Engineering Services - Building Division
For further information please contact the Engineering Services
Department at (905) 623-3379, Ext. 2310

  • Ensure all permit applications conform to applicable laws and that plans conform to the Ontario Building Code
  • Issue and revoke Building Permits
  • Interpret the development charges by-law
  • Interpret the building by-law to collect building permit fees
  • Conduct field inspections (i.e. Building, Plumbing and HVAC inspections)
  • Renovation/addition permits
  • Demolition permits
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BUILDING FORMS . .
Accessory Building and Structures

Accessory Building and Structures Details (Detached Garage) (pdf)

Applicable Law Checklist (pdf)

Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (pdf)

Building By-Law within the Municipality of Clarington (pdf)

Building Permit Applicants and Designers - Important Notice (pdf)

Building Permit-A Guide to Understand the Process (pdf)

Building Permit Fee Annual Report for 2011 (pdf)

Building Permit Questions and Answers (pdf)

Code of Conduct - Building Officials

Erecting a Tent - Information Required With Building Permit Application (PDF)

Farm Building Information (pdf)

Farm Building Declaration Form (pdf)

Fence By-law

Ground Snow Load Requirements For The Municipality Of Clarington (NEW)

Multi-Residential & Non-Residential Mandatory Inspection Request By Fax (pdf)

Ontario Building Code Act (E-laws Link)

Ontario Building Code (E-laws Link)

Pool and Enclosure Information (pdf)

Pool Enclosure Application for Permit (pdf)

Residential Decks

Residential Decks Detail (pdf)

Residential Mandatory Inspection Request By Fax (pdf)

Requirements for Residential Building Permit (pdf)

Sample Drawings for Residential Additions (pdf)


Part 3 Buildings

Confirmation of Energy Efficiency (pdf)

General Review by Architect and Engineer (pdf)

Flow Control Roof Drainage Declaration (pdf)

Classification Sheet (pdf)

  

 

 

 

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