Building and Renovating
As the Province continues with COVID-19 recovery, the Township of Lake of Bays Municipal Office is closed to the public until further notice. For more information, please view the letter dated January 15, 2021 to the Construction Industry.
For further information, please visit www.lakeofbays.on.ca/covid19/. To inquire about building inspections, please contact the Building Department at 705-635-2272 and press 3 or visit www.lakeofbays.on.ca/Contact/
Building permits ensure that we follow the minimum standards of the Ontario Building Code. These standards protect the health and safety of building occupants by managing:
- Design
- Construction
- Quality of materials
- Use and occupancy of buildings and structures
- Protection of the environment
Before starting any work you must ensure the Township has issued a building permit, you've picked it up and posted it at the entrance to the property. Please review the building by-law 2013-037 respecting construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, sewage systems and inspections.
Permit applications and construction guides can be found under Applications, Licences and Permits.
Building Services Information Meeting 2019 |
Building Services Presentation November 2019 |
Projects that require a building permit |
If you're still not sure whether you need a permit, contact Building Services at 705-635-2272. |
Projects that do not require a building permit |
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Booking an inspection |
Required inspections are listed on your permit. To book inspections please email us or phone (705-635-2272 ext. 228). We complete inspections in the mornings, Monday to Friday. When booking your inspection make sure that you include:
If you are booking an inspection where the inspector is required to travel over ice or water, the following form is required to be submitted to Building Services 48 hours prior to the inspection. |
Building Safety Month
We rarely question our safety when we are in the buildings that we live, work, shop or play in. This is because of the high standard in which buildings in Ontario are constructed. Building Services enforces the Building Code by examining building plans and specifications, issuing permits, and performing inspections through the various stages of construction.
Every May, the Township promotes Building Safety Month to raise awareness about building safety and the vital role of building officials. This year, the Ontario Building Officials Association's Building Safety Month campaign theme is, Top 10 Tips for Home Renovations. While Ontario is still practicing social distancing, homeowners can use this checklist to start planning for upcoming renos to homes and cottages.
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