| permit required for | Erection or construction, addition, relocation, improvement, alteration or conversion, occupancy, excavation for a building, and installation or use of mechanical equipment governed by the Act. | s. 4.4(a) |
| exemptions | Painting and decorating; minor repair where health or safety or building structure are not involved; minor HVAC repair; replacement of windows, shingles, soffits and exterior items not affecting structural integrity. | s. 4.4(b) |
| fee basis | New Construction: $7.00 per $1,000 construction cost up to $1,000,000, then $5.00 per $1,000 above; minimum residential $125, non-residential $300; all fees subject to 4% Safety Codes Council Levy. | Schedule "A" |
| authority | Safety Codes Officer (SCO) | s. 4.3(a) |
scout note
Establishes application procedure and fees for permits issued under the Safety Codes Act (building, electrical, gas, plumbing). No person may start covered work without a permit; fees set by Schedules A-D plus a 4% Safety Codes Council levy. Effective October 1, 2024; repeals Bylaws 168 and 306.