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Building

The Building Department is responsible primarily for the regulation and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code. Through the building permit and inspection process the Building Department ensures that all building projects meet the minimum standards as set out in the Ontario Building Code as well as any by-law of the Township of North Dundas and other regulating bodies. This helps protect your investment and contributes a better standard of development for the community.

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Booking an Inspection

The Building Department requires 48 hours notice for scheduling a building inspection. To order an inspection for your building project, please call the Building staff at 613-774-2105 ext.289.

Please note that the Building Department cannot guarantee specific times for inspections.

Re-Inspections are subject to additional fees. Please refer to the policy below:

Building Services Policy - BS19-007 Re-Inspection Charges

For current Building Permit Fees, please refer to the document below:

Building Permit Fees

Sample drawings are available below as a guiding tool only:
The South Nation Conservation is responsible for inspecting and issuing septic permits for the Township of North Dundas. For further information, access the South Nation Conservation website.
Additional information can be found on care and treatment as well as the inspection program on the South Nation website. For further information access South Nations Septic Fact Sheet.
For information about onsite wastewater or to locate a professional visit Ontario Onsite Wastewater.
All applications for building permits must conform to the enhanced energy efficiency requirements set out under the Ontario Building Code. Houses must meet the performance level that is equal to a rating of 80 or more as set out in the EnerGuide Rating System or conform to the Supplementary Standard SB-12 as set out in the Ontario Building Code. Access the Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Part 9 Residential).
The building code requires an occupancy permit for certain types of residential development. These requirements will apply to buildings intended for residential occupancy that include single detached dwellings.
For further information, visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Ontario Building Code Data Matrix Part 10 - Change of Use Form
Ontario Building Code Data Matrix Part 11 - Renovation of Existing Building