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Explains when an Ontario Building Code permit is required based on storeys, deck area, walking-surface height, roof support, and primary entrance use. Provides a checklist of submission documents including application form, site plan, deck plans by qualified Ontario-registered professionals with BCIN, and required schedules for designer and deposit return/owner authorization. Includes sample drawing requirements for site plan, structural plans, deck floor plans, and sections with engineered guard-stamp conditions.",{"@graph":69,"@context":122},[70,84,105],{"@type":71,"itemListElement":72},"BreadcrumbList",[73,77,79,82],{"item":74,"name":75,"@type":76,"position":8},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":78,"name":9,"@type":76,"position":14},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/",{"item":80,"name":35,"@type":76,"position":81},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/healthcare/",3,{"item":83,"name":65,"@type":76,"position":19},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/residential-deck-guide-permit-application-information-permit-application-checklist-for-residential-decks-porches/663094/",{"url":83,"name":65,"@type":85,"image":86,"author":91,"headline":65,"publisher":94,"fileFormat":97,"inLanguage":63,"description":67,"dateModified":98,"datePublished":99,"encodingFormat":97,"isAccessibleForFree":100,"interactionStatistic":101},"DigitalDocument",{"url":87,"@type":88,"width":89,"height":90},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/residential-deck-guide-permit-application-information-permit-application-checklist-for-residential-decks-porches/663094.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":92,"@type":93},"sagouaw","Person",{"url":74,"name":95,"@type":96},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-30","2026-10-28",true,{"@type":102,"interactionType":103,"userInteractionCount":24},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":104},"ViewAction",{"@type":106,"mainEntity":107},"FAQPage",[108,114,118],{"name":109,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":111},"When is a permit required for a residential deck in Ontario?","Question",{"text":112,"@type":113},"A building permit is required when the deck is more than 1 storey, over 10m²/108sq ft, the walking surface is more than 600mm/24\" above adjacent grade, supports a roof, or is the primary entrance.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What documents must be submitted to apply for a deck permit?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"Submit a complete Building Permit Application Form, a site plan, deck plans, Schedule 1 (designer information), and Schedule 3 (deposit return information/owner authorization if applicable).",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What special requirement applies to guard system details?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"An engineered stamped detail is required for any guard system that incorporates non-wood components or is built higher than 3'-6\" (such as certain privacy screens).","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},663094,1793225041,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":24,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":34,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":129,"read_time":143},3985747862151,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_a8503ba1806abce46bf441b54a3ca4cd","RESIDENTIAL DECK GUIDE  \nPERMIT APPLICATION INFORMATION  \nThis guide has been developed for convenience purposes only. The Owner is responsible for ensuring compliance with all city by-laws and other applicable regulations.  \nCity of Cornwall Building  \n100 Water Street East, 2nd Floor Civic Complex  \nCornwall, ON K6H 6G4  \nTelephone: 613-930-2787 Ext.  \nServices  \n2355  \nPermit Application Checklist for Residential Decks & Porches  \n\n| Under the Ontario Building Code, a building permit is required for a deck that meets one or more of the following: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| -The deck is more than 1 storey,\u003Cbr>-The deck is more than 10m²/108sq ft in area\u003Cbr>-Walking surface of the deck is more than 600mm/24\"to adjacent grade\u003Cbr>-The deck supports a roof\u003Cbr>-The deck is the primary entrance |  |\n\nTo apply for a permit, please provide the following:  \n1. Complete Building Permit Application Form  \n2. Site Plan  \na. One copy of a sketch to scale showing the property dimensions with setbacks to all existing and proposed structures .  \n3. Deck Plans  \na. All plans (unless exempt) must be designed by a person (architect, engineer or designer) registered/licensed with the Province of Ontario and have a BCIN number  \nb. Details including: floor plan, foundation plan, elevation drawings, etc. must be included  \n4. Schedule 1 Form (designer information)  \n5. Schedule 3 Form (deposit return information / owner’s authorization if applicable)  \n\n| \u003Cbr>PROJECT TRUE |  |  |  | SAMPLE DRAWINGS CITY OF CORNWALL BUILDING DIVISION 100 WATER ST E, 2ND FLOOR CORNWALL, ON KGH 6G4\u003Cbr>(613) 930-2782 EXT 2355 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDE: DECK DRAWING NAME:\u003Cbr>SITE PLAN DRAWING MUST INCLUDE/SHOW (IF APPLICABLE): STRUCTURES:\u003Cbr>-HOUSE (INCLUDING PORCH & EXTERIOR STAIRS)\u003Cbr>-ACCESSORY BUILDINGS (SHED/GARAGE)\u003Cbr>-DECK\u003Cbr>-POOL\u003Cbr>HARD LANDSCAPED SURFACES:\u003Cbr>-DRIVEWAY\u003Cbr>-WALKWAYS/PATIOS\u003Cbr>SETBACKS:\u003Cbr>-DECK TO PROPERTY LINES\u003Cbr>-REAR WALL OF HOUSE TO REAR PROPERTY LINE\u003Cbr>DIMENSIONS:\u003Cbr>-DECK DESIGNER: JANE SMITH PROJECT 123 MAIN STREET ADDRESS: CORNWALL, ONTARIO SHEET SIZE: 11\" X 17\" SHEET NO.\u003Cbr>D-1 DATE JANUARY 2026 SCALE: AS INDICATED |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |\n|  1 SITE PLAN D-1 1/8\" = 1'-0\"\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| NOTE\u003Cbr>THE ITEMS ON THIS DRAWING, INCLUDING DIMENSIONS, ARE BEING PROVIDED TO SHOW THE DRAWING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SITE PLAN ONLY. THEY DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE ACTUAL CITY OF CORNWALL ZONING BY-LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC PROPERTY. FOR SPECIFIC ZONING\u003Cbr>BY-LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PROJECT CONTACT THE CITY OF CORNWALL ZONING DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY AT (613)613-2787 EXT. 2328 | LEGEND\u003Cbr> | PROPERTY LINE\u003Cbr>24\" x 24\" CONCRETE\u003Cbr>PATIO STONE WALKWAY |  |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>6\"\u003Cbr>12' -0\"\u003Cbr>5' -6\"\u003Cbr>P. . -T 3 2\"x8\" BU ILT-UP BEAM (CONTINUOUS)\u003Cbr>5' -6\"\u003Cbr>P. . -T 3 2\"x8\" BU ILT-UP BEAM (CONTINUOUS)\u003Cbr>6\" |  | |  | SAMPLE DRAWINGS CITY OF CORNWALL BUILDING DIVISION 100 WATER ST E, 2ND FLOOR CORNWALL, ON KGH 6G4\u003Cbr>(613) 930-2782 EXT 2355 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDE: DECK DRAWING NAME:\u003Cbr>DECK STRUCTURAL PLAN &\u003Cbr>DECK FLOOR PLAN DRAWING MUST INCLUDE/SHOW (IF APPLICABLE): DECK STRUCTURAL PLAN:\u003Cbr>-PIER&FOOTING LOCATION AND SIZE\u003Cbr>-SUPPORT POST LOCATION AND SIZE\u003Cbr>-BEAM SPAN AND SIZE\u003Cbr>-JOIST SPAN, SIZE AND SPACING\u003Cbr>-LEDGER SIZE AND ATTACHEMENT\u003Cbr>DIMENSIONS FOR:\u003Cbr>-JOIST/BEAM SPANS AND CANTILEVERS\u003Cbr>-FOOTING SPACING\u003Cbr>-OVERALL DECK\u003Cbr>DECK FLOOR PLAN:\u003Cbr>-SIZE AND SPAN DIRECTION OF DECK BOARDS\u003Cbr>-GUARD POST LOCATION AND SIZE\u003Cbr>DIMENSIONS FOR:\u003Cbr>-GUARD POST SPACING\u003Cbr>-STAIR WIDTH DESIGNER: JANE SMITH PROJECT 123 MAIN STREET ADDRESS: CORNWALL, ONTARIO SHEET SIZE: 11\" X 17\" SHEET NO.\u003Cbr>D-2 DATE: JANUARY 2026 SCALE: AS INDICATED |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  1 DECK STRUCTURAL PLAND-2 3/8\" = 1'-0\"\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| LEGEND\u003Cbr> EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (GRAY)  NEW CONSTRUCTION (BLACK) |  |  2 DECK FLOOR PLAND-2 3/8\" = 1'-0\"\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |\n\n\n| 3' -0\" GUARD |  |  | P.T. 2\"x8\" LEDGER ANCHORED TO RIM BOARD WITH ½\" Ø GA","cbCaiutpWbjEFch3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiutpWbjEFch3","pdf",4052282,"English","# Permit Application Checklist for Residential Decks & Porches\n## When a Building Permit Is Required\n## Application Documents Checklist\n## Sample Drawing Requirements","[{\"question\":\"When is a permit required for a residential deck in Ontario?\",\"answer\":\"A building permit is required when the deck is more than 1 storey, over 10m²/108sq ft, the walking surface is more than 600mm/24\\\" above adjacent grade, supports a roof, or is the primary entrance.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents must be submitted to apply for a deck permit?\",\"answer\":\"Submit a complete Building Permit Application Form, a site plan, deck plans, Schedule 1 (designer information), and Schedule 3 (deposit return information/owner authorization if applicable).\"},{\"question\":\"What special requirement applies to guard system details?\",\"answer\":\"An engineered stamped detail is required for any guard system that incorporates non-wood components or is built higher than 3'-6\\\" (such as certain privacy screens).\"}]","Residential Deck Guide - Permit Application Information - Permit Application Checklist for Residential Decks & Porches | PDF",18]