Building Services is responsible for the administration of the Building Code Act of Ontario in the Town of Grimsby, the issuing of building permits and site inspections.

The Act provides for the regulation of building activities in the province and delegates the responsibility for enforcement of the Building Code to local municipalities.
Permits are required for most construction activities, including sheds greater than 10 square meters (108 sq ft), swimming pools, decks greater than 600 mm (23 5/8") above grade. Accurate drawings and a site plan are necessary in order that the project may be assessed for compliance with the Building Code and other applicable laws including zoning by-laws.

Applications are completed at Building Department in the Town Offices. To complete an application basic information including name and address of the owner and contractor, 2 sets of working drawings are required. Location details including lot and plan number of the property are helpful. The building permit fee is required to be paid at the time of application for a permit.

Prior to issuance of permits it is sometimes necessary to obtain the approvals of other agencies or other levels of government depending on the type of project or project location. It is often beneficial to contact the Building Department at 905-309-2022 early in the planning of a project to ascertain if other approvals may be required.
For more information please contact Building Services at 905-309-2022.