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# Building Permits
Building permits must be obtained before you start work on a new construction or demolition project. Building permits are for the safety of the home owner and any future owners of the property and provide information to MPAC in order to keep property assessments current.
David Barton
Chief Building Official
Earlton, ON
P0J 1E0
cbo@tembuild.com
705-563-2426
For more information please visit http://www.tembuild.com/
## Code of Conduct for Building Services
Code of Conduct for building services
Code\_of\_Conduct\_for\_Building\_Services.pdf
## When do I need a permit?
Permits are normally required for:
* any addition to an existing structure
* any new structure over 161 square feet (12x13)
* porches or decks over 24" high
* decks that are attached to existing building
* carports and garages
* structural alterations to existing building
* installing a woodstove or fireplace
* existing building adding windows or doors
* increase in size of existing windows/doors
* creating an apartment
* altering or adding any plumbing
* demolishing any structure over 108 square feet
* signs; All signs require a permit except for; signs for regulating traffic, signs in display windows, small signs displayed for directions of the public (directional restroom signs) or signs painted directly on a building
\*please contact the township office for clarification if needed\*
## Permits NOT normally required for:
* detached decks less than 24" high
* detached structures less than 161 square feet (12X13)
* replacing roofing or siding
* replacing windows/doors with same size
* interior wall, floor, ceiling finishes
* weeping tile or tarring a basement
* replacing plumbing fixtures
\*Always check with your municipality before starting your project to determine whether a permit is required.\*
## How do I get a Permit?
* Prepare drawings which accurately and to scale describe the construction.
* Visit the township office and complete a building permit application,
* Provide the required construction and site plan drawings.
* Pay the permit fee ($90.00)
## A Guide to Building within the limits of the Temiskaming Municipal Services Association:
Guide Part 1 Guide Part 2
## Attached Decks Specs & Floating Deck Specs:
Decks
Attached Deck Specs
Floating Deck Specs
## Garage or Shed:
Garage or Shed
## Demolition:
Demolition
## New Home (Single Family Residence):
New Single Family Home
Foundation Options
## Addition to a Single family Residence:
Addition to Single Family Home
## Commercial Construction:
Commercial Construction