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Building permits — Nipigon, Ontario: Building Permit By-law No. 1987

In the Township of Nipigon, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building Permit By-law No. 1987, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. Permit fees: By category/type and floor area, as set out in Schedule 'A'. Administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors.

Building Permit By-law No. 1987 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings.	s. 4
exemptions	Line Fences, Landscaping, Eves Troughs, Painting, Air Conditioning units, Demolition of detached accessory building 15 sq. metres or less, Accessory structures under 15 sq. metres or less.	Schedule "A"
fee basis	By category/type and floor area, as set out in Schedule 'A'.	Schedule "A"
authority	Chief Building Official and inspectors.	appointed a Chief Building Official and such inspectors

scout note

Township of Nipigon's Building Permit By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992: sets classes of permits and fees (Schedule A), application requirements, revision/revocation, inspections, and Chief Building Official duties; repeals By-law No. 1322.