Building Services
The Building Division of the Building and Planning Services Department provides the following services to residents and community partners:
- the review of building plans and zoning related to building permits;
- the issuance of building permits; and
- inspections.
Code of Conduct
Under the Ontario Building Code, the Town is required to have and abide by a code of conduct. For a copy of our Code of Conduct, please visit the Downloads Section on the right-hand side of the page.
Development Charges
For more information on Development Charges, please visit our Financial and Information Services page at www.thebluemountains.ca/financial-information-serv.cfm.
Contacts
Greg Miller
Manager, Building & By-Law/CBO
519-599-3131 x261
gmiller@thebluemountains.ca
Barb Dooks
Permits & Inspection Assistant
519-599-3131 x239
bdooks@thebluemountains.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)? »»
Why do you need to obtain a building permit? »»
When do you need a building permit? »»
How do you apply for a building permit? »»
What happens to your application? »»
What happens during construction? »»
Links
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Building Branch
Ontario Building Code Info - TARION
Ontario New Home Warranty Program Info - Energuide for Houses
The ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program offers incentives for energy efficiency improvements in homes and replaces the EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Incentive program - Administration of Designer Requirements
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing - Administration of Designer Requirements - Construction Performance Guideline
Link for homeowners with concerns with builder's workmanship or other construction practices - have Tarion Home Enrollment number available for Customer Service Representative - PDF Summaries of Presentations at Oct '09 Energy Retrofits for Houses Exhibition
Summaries of Presentations from October '09 Exhibition - Canada Plans Service--Farm Buildings
Farm Buildings: Check out the following link to Canada Plans Service. This is a website where standard drawings for farm buildings are available for download. - OBC & BCA Link
Link to E-laws website where a copy of the OBC and BCA can be obtained free of charge - County of Grey
Link to County of Grey Website
Downloads
- Climatic Data - The Blue Mountains (227 KB)
download the free Adobe pdf reader at get.adobe.com/reader