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A certified designer must prepare the required drawings, which are submitted as PDF. 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Introduction  \nWelcome to the Town of Amherstburg. The Town of Amherstburg is a growing community with an abundance of history. It is one of the oldest, most picturesque towns in Southwestern Ontario, nestled on the shores of Lake Erie and the Detroit River. The Town of Amherstburg is committed to delivering cost-effective and efficient services for residents with a view to improve and enhance their quality of life.  \nThe Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code, By-Laws and the Municipal Act.  \n2. What construction projects need building permits?  \nThe following is a partial list of projects that require building permits.  \n• New residence  \n• Additions or renovations to an existing building  \n• Finished Basements  \n• Secondary Suites  \n• Detached garage and carports  \n• Pole Barns  \n• Sunrooms and porches  \n• Sheds, Pool houses  \n• Decks with or without roofs (below 24” from grade and without roof not required)  \n• All swimming pools  \n• Demolition of a building  \n• Alterations of building structures  \n• Alterations to the plumbing system in a building  \n• New septic system or alterations to a septic system  \n• Retaining walls greater than 3’-4” in height  \n• Solar Panels  \n3. What construction projects do not require a building permit?  \n• Building less than 161 SF (without plumbing)  \n• Property fence (must comply with the fence by-law)  \n• Retaining walls less 3’-4” in height  \n• Sidewalks and Landscaping  \n• Replacing roof shingles  \n• Minor repairs to masonry  \n• Damp proofing basements  \n• Hot tubs  \n• Other approvals may be required for electrical, gas, ERCA, etc.  \n4. Why are building permits needed?  \nPermits are required to ensure that construction meets the minimum standards set out in the Ontario Building Code (OBC) . They are also required to ensure that other applicable laws such as zoning by-laws, etc. are complied with.  \n5. Who should apply for a permit?  \nIt is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that a building permit is obtained. You may authorize your contractor to apply for the permit, however as the owner, ensure that a permit is in place prior to commencement of work. Owners should also verify that all work, inspections and all permits are complete prior to finalizing any contract or final payments.  \n6. What does the Building Department provide?  \nThe building department reviews all applications for building permits to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning by-laws, other applicable law and building code requirements.  \nInspections are conducted as mandated by the Building Code Act based on the project that is being constructed.  \nThe Building Department staff are available to answer any questions you may have.  \nFor additional information, call 519-736-5408.  \n7. What is required to obtain a permit for an addition?  \nThe Town of Amherstburg currently uses an online permit submission portal called Cloudpermit.  All applications will require to be completed online using Cloudpermit.  \n[Visit our website](Visit our website www.amherstburg.ca/building)[ ](Visit our website www.amherstburg.ca/building)[www.amherstburg.ca/building](Visit our website www.amherstburg.ca/building) or log onto [https://ca.cloudpermit.com](https://ca.cloudpermit.com to)[ to](https://ca.cloudpermit.com to)[ ](https://ca.cloudpermit.com to)create an account. With this online system, it will allow you to complete the entire  \nbuilding permit process from anywhere at any time. All drawings will be required to be completed by a certified designer. 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