In the Town of Prescott, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-Law 05-2013 (Building By-law — Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits, Fees, Inspections and Code of Conduct), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, or plumbing for a building regulated by the Act and Building Code. Administered by: Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where one is appointed.
By-Law 05-2013 (Building By-law — Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits, Fees, Inspections and Code of Conduct)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Construction, demolition, change of use, or plumbing for a building regulated by the Act and Building Code.
s. 1 (definitions of "Permit" and "Work")
fee basis
Fees calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; e.g. $8.50/$1000 of the value, minimum fees vary; plumbing $10 per fixture, minimum $60; fixed fees for some permits.
s. 34(1); Schedule "A"
authority
Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where one is appointed.
s. 33
scout note
Respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits, fees, inspections, and a code of conduct for building officials, enacted under s.7 of the Building Code Act, 1992; Town's own by-law with its own Chief Building Official.
Town Hall By-laws & Policies page
Town's by-laws and policies index page linking the Building By-law (05-2013) among other by-laws.