Building Permit Requirements
Basement Finish
Building Permit Application
The following information is required at submission. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
• Application form “Permit to Construct or Demolish”
• Schedule 1: Designer Information
• Applicable Law Checklist
• Schedule “A” – Basement Finish Declaration
2. Two sets of plans drawn to scale which must include:
• title of plan and scale (eg. 1/4” = 1’)
• overall dimensions and the dimensions of each room and space
• use of each room and space
• location and size of existing and proposed windows
• construction details for proposed construction including material, size and spacing (walls, doors and ceilings)
• location of plumbing fixtures; note whether fixtures are existing or new
• location of smoke alarms(s)
• show the location of existing supply air registers and return air grilles and new supply air registers and return air grilles
• show location of an exhaust fan for the bathroom if the bathroom is not provided with an openable window
• a three way wall switch located at the head and foot of the stairway to control at least one lighting outlet with fixture must be
provided and designated on the plan; indicate whether the switch is new or existing
Note: Minimum required window area
Living and Dining Room Bedrooms
House less than 5 yrs. old 10% of room area 5% of room area
House more 5 yrs. old 5% of room area 2.5% of room area
** A basement recreation room does not require a window.
3. Permit fee of $297.67 applies to our Standard 10 Day Permit Application Service
Note: For addition of new windows or above grade exterior doors add $121.92 each
This application is not be to used for a second unit dwelling. Different codes apply for second dwelling units.
Building Permit Issuance
1. Where a permit is to be issued for construction within a common element of a registered condominium a Notice of Permission
to Construct form, signed by an authorized agent of the condominium corporation, shall be submitted for the authorization of
work to be undertaken within the common element of the building or property.
Permits Book Inspections Zoning Services
Tel. 905-874-2401 www.brampton.ca/inspections ZoningInquiries@brampton.ca
Revised: Feb. 2023
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
This form is authorized under subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act, 1992.
For use by Principal Authority
Application number: Permit number (if different):
Date received: Roll number:
Application submitted to: THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
(Name of municipality, upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority)
A. Project information
Building number, street name Unit number Lot/con.
Municipality Postal code Plan number/other description
2
Project value est. $ Area of work (m )
B. Purpose of application
New construction Addition to an Alteration/repair Demolition Conditional
existing building Permit
Proposed use of building Current use of building
Description of proposed work
C. Applicant Applicant is: Owner or Authorized agent of owner
Last name First name Corporation or partnership
Street address Unit number Lot/con.
Municipality Postal code Province E-mail
Telephone number Fax Cell number
D. Owner (if different from applicant)
Last name First name Corporation or partnership
Street address Unit number Lot/con.
Municipality Postal code Province E-mail
Telephone number Fax Cell number
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish – Effective January 1, 2015
E. Builder (optional)
Last name First name Corporation or partnership (if applicable)
Street address Unit number Lot/con.
Municipality Postal code Province E-mail
Telephone number Fax Cell number
F. Tarion Warranty Corporation (Ontario New Home Warranty Program)
i. Is proposed construction for a new home as defined in the Ontario New Home Warranties Yes No
Plan Act? If no, go to section G.
ii. Is registration required under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act? Yes No
iii. If yes to (ii) provide registration number(s): ____________________________________
G. Required Schedules
i) Attach Schedule 1 for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities.
ii) Attach Schedule 2 where application is to construct on-site, install or repair a sewage system.
H. Completeness and compliance with applicable law
i) This application meets all the requirements of clauses 1.3.1.3 (5) (a) to (d) of Division C of the Yes No
Building Code (the application is made in the correct form and by the owner or authorized agent, all
applicable fields have been completed on the application and required schedules, and all required
schedules are submitted).
Payment has been made of all fees that are required, under the applicable by-law, resolution or
regulation made under clause 7(1)(c) of the Building Code Act, I992, to be paid when the application Yes No
is made.
ii) This application is accompanied by the plans and specifications prescribed by the applicable by-law, Yes No
resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992.
iii) This application is accompanied by the information and documents prescribed by the applicable by- Yes No
law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992 which enable
the chief building official to determine whether the proposed building, construction or demolition will
contravene any applicable law.
iv) The proposed building, construction or demolition will not contravene any applicable law. Yes No
I. Declaration of applicant
I __________________________________________________________________________________________declare that:
(print name)
1. The information contained in this application, attached schedules, attached plans and specifications, and other attached
documentation is true to the best of my knowledge.
2. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership.
____________ _________________________________________________________________
Date Signature of applicant
Personal information contained in this form and schedules is collected under the authority of subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be
used in the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a)
the Chief Building Official of the municipality or upper-tier municipality to which this application is being made, or, b) the inspector having the powers and
duties of a chief building official in relation to sewage systems or plumbing for an upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority to whom
this application is made, or, c) Director, Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G
2E5 (416) 585-6666.
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish – Effective January 1, 2015
Schedule 1: Designer Information
Use one form for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities with respect to the project.
A. Project Information
Building number, street name Unit no. Lot/con.
Municipality Postal code Plan number/ other description
B. Individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities
Name Firm
Street address Unit no. Lot/con.
Municipality Postal code Province E-mail
Telephone number Fax number Cell number
C. Design activities undertaken by individual identified in Section B. [Building Code Table 3.5.2.1. of
Division C]
House HVAC – House Building Structural
Small Buildings Building Services Plumbing – House
Large Buildings Detection, Lighting and Power Plumbing – All Buildings
Complex Buildings Fire Protection On-site Sewage Systems
Description of designer’s work
D. Declaration of Designer
I ___________________________________________________________________ declare that (choose one as appropriate):
(print name)
I review and take responsibility for the design work on behalf of a firm registered under subsection 3.2.4.of Division
C, of the Building Code. I am qualified, and the firm is registered, in the appropriate classes/categories.
Individual BCIN: _________________________________
Firm BCIN: _________________________________
I review and take responsibility for the design and am qualified in the appropriate category as an “other designer”
under subsection 3.2.5.of Division C, of the Building Code.
Individual BCIN: _________________________________
Basis for exemption from registration: ___________________________________
The design work is exempt from the registration and qualification requirements of the Building Code.
Basis for exemption from registration and qualification:__________________________________________
I certify that:
1. The information contained in this schedule is true to the best of my knowledge.
2. I have submitted this application with the knowledge and consent of the firm.
___________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Date Signature of Designer
NOTE:
1. For the purposes of this form, “individual” means the “person” referred to in Clause 3.2.4.7(1) (c).of Division C, Article 3.2.5.1. of Division C, and
all other persons who are exempt from qualification under Subsections 3.2.4. and 3.2.5. of Division C.
2. Schedule 1 is not required to be completed by a holder of a license, temporary license, or a certificate of practice, issued by the Ontario Association of
Architects. Schedule 1 is also not required to be completed by a holder of a license to practise, a limited license to practise, or a certificate of
authorization, issued by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish – Effective January 1, 2014
CITY OF BRAMPTON - BUILDING DIVISION
SECTION Gi. DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW (OBC Div. A - 1.4.1.3.)
Permit Application No. Project Location
______________________ _________________ ________________________________ __________
# street unit/suite
Explanation:
Applicable Law - Applicable law is other regulations for which approval must be obtained before a building permit can issue. A complete list of
Acts and Regulations that are "Applicable Law" is set out in Article 1.4.1.3 of Division A of the Ontario Building Code.
Instructions:
The most common Acts and Regulations are listed below with the documentation that must be provided before a building permit can issue.
Check those that apply to your permit application and complete the declaration. The customer service plans examiner will assist you with any
questions you may have about the regulations listed. The documents noted must be provided before a building permit can issue.
Details and Contact Information
A list of agencies and contact information is available at the Building Division or on the City of Brampton website
APPLICABLE LAWS (Note: This list provides only the most common approvals)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Required
ACT Description Received
(Provide copy) Yes/No
Planning Act s.41 (Site Plan Control) Site plan approved drawings
Planning Act s.34 (Zoning By-law) Final & binding amendment
Planning Act Pt. V1 (Division of Land) Registered Plan or Deed
Planning Act s.45 (Minor Variance) Final Decision from City Clerk
Planning Act s.33 (Demolition of Residential Property) Council Approval
Ontario Heritage Act ss.27 (3), 30(2), 33, ss.34.40.1 & 40.2 Heritage Permit
Ontario Heritage Act s.34.5 and s. 34.7.(2) Ministry of Culture approval
Development Charges Act s.28 and
Confirmation of payment from City of
s.53, Education Act s.257.83 & (Financial Contribution)
Brampton Finance Department
257.93
Confirmation of payment from City of
Planning Act s.42(6) (Cash in Lieu of Parkland)
Brampton Finance Department
Conservation Authorities Act (Flood plain or fill regulated area) Construction and Fill Permit
(Daycare centre with more than 5 Approval from Ministry of Children
Day Nurseries Act, Reg. 262 s.5
children) and Youth Services
Education Act s.194 (Demolition of all or part of a school) Approval from Ministry of Education
Environmental Protection Act File Record of Site Condition (RSC)
(Industrial or commercial to
s.168.3.1 & 168.6(1) change of use of and/or provide Certification of
agricultural, residential or park)
land Property use (CPU)
(Construction within 45m of the road
Public Transportation Act s.34 and Building and Land Use Permit issued
or within 395m of an intersection of
s. 38 10 by MTO
Hwys, 410 or 407)
Other:
APPLICANT'S DECLARATION
I, _____________________________ certify that the applicable laws designated on the above noted chart are, to the best of my
(print name)
knowledge, all of the "applicable law" for which this application for a permit must comply before a permit is issued.
____________________ _____________________________________
Date Signature
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Schedule A
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Zoning Services – Building Division
8850 McLaughlin Road, Unit 1
Brampton, ON L6Y 5T1
Owner(s): ____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Permit Application No.: _________________________________________________
Re: Basement Finish
I, _____________________________________________, being the owner of the above
noted property, have been made aware of, and understand that, the dwelling at the above
noted address may contain only one residential unit, in accordance with By-law 270-
2004, as amended. I certify that the finished basement will not be used as either a
separate dwelling or an independent residential unit.
Signed: __________________________________________
Dated: _______________________________________________
