Approval Process

Ontario Building Code (OBC) Review Your application will be examined for compliance with the Ontario Building Code, which regulates:

  • Building occupancy
  • Construction and material requirements for structural and for safety
  • Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other building related requirements
The permit review process begins when a completed application is submitted with required permit fees. Our office is mandated to issue a permit or provide reasons for refusal within the following timeframes:

  • House, garage, townhouse – 10 working days
  • All other Part 9 buildings – 15 working days
  • Part 3 buildings – 20 working days
  • Post-disaster, high-rise and buildings containing inter-connected floors – 30 working days

Contact Us

Phone
705-541-7306

Email
buildingpermits@cityssm.on.ca

Fax
705-541-7165

TTY
1-877-688-5528

Location
Civic Centre - Level 5

Our Team