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    • What is a Building and/or Development Permit Required for?
    • What is a Building and/or Development Permit NOT Required for?
    • What should you bring when obtaining a permit?
    • During what stages of construction are inspections required?
    • What are the permit fees?
    • What are the drawing requirements for new buildings/additions?
    • Who do I contact for subdivision information?

 

What is a Building and/or Development Permit Required for?

            •  New building construction
            •  Structural change
            •  Building demolition
            •  Building relocation
            •  Change of use
            •  All sheds, garages, and accessory structures
            •  Decks and stairs
            •  Roof enclosure over an existing or new deck
            •  Alterations/Renovations valued over $5,000

    Note: Any work not included in the approved Building Permit such as decks or finished basements will require a separate permit.


    What is a Building and/or Development Permit NOT Required for?

            •  Fences
            •  Cosmetic repairs such as painting
            •  Change of occupant with same use
            •  Replacing doors and windows in existing openings; unless the structure is altered
            •  Replacing roofing; unless the structure is altered
            •  Non-structural work value less than $5000

    Note: It is the responsibility of the owner to obtain required permits prior to starting construction.

     

     

    What should you bring when obtaining a permit?

            •  Complete set of building plans/construction drawings
            •  Value of construction
            •  Permit fee
            •  Names of the contractors, general contractors, licensed plumber, licensed electrician, mason, etc
            •  Site plan with dimensions from building(s) to property lines

    Note: It is the responsibility of the owner and the contractor to ensure all work carried out is in accordance with the Building Code and the Land use By-Law even if a permit is not required

     

     

    During what stages of construction are inspections required?

            •  Sewer connections before filling in trench
            •      Footings before pouring foundation walls.
            •  Before backfilling foundation.
            •  Framing, roof tight, rough plumbing, and mechanical
            •  Insulation/Vapour Barrier before covering interior walls and ceilings.
            •  Final Inspection prior to any use or occupancy of a building.

    Note: An occupancy permit is required prior to occupancy of the building.

     

    What are the permit fees?

            •  Residential, Community Centers and Churches (Construction excluding unfinished basements):  $5.00 plus $0.06/sq. ft.
            •  Sheds, Garages, barns and farm buildings: $5.00 plus $0.02/sq. ft.
            •  Other non residential uses, such as Commercial and Industrial Buildings: $5.00 plus $0.10/sq. ft.
            •  Alterations and Repairs: $5.00 plus $1.00 per $1000
            •  Demolition Permit: $0.00
            •  Development Permit: $0.00

     

    What are the drawing requirements for new buildings/additions?

    One complete set of construction drawings is required. These drawings must be drawn to scale and should include the following:

    Site Plan

    Showing property and building dimensions and distances to property lines.

    Structural Drawings

    Showing foundation plan (type, size & dimensions), floor plans, columns, bearing walls, stairs, ramps, roof plan and structural details.

    Building Elevations

    Showing exterior finishes (all views), finished grade level, windows, doors , chimneys, stairs, etc.

    Floor Plans

    Showing all room dimensions, wall types, window and door schedules and room finish schedules.

    Sections

    Showing building and wall sections (all construction materials), grade level, floor heights, and stair sections.

    Who do I contact for subdivision information?

    If you are subdividing lands in the Municipality of Argyle or have inquiries regarding subdividing lands in the municipality please contact Property Inspection & Public Works Department at (902) 648-2623.

    You can view the Provincial Subdivision Regulations through this link:
    http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/regulations/regs/mgsubdiv.htm

     


     
     
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