Residential Services
Building Permits
BUILDING WITHOUT A PERMIT IS ILLEGAL!
The following is information to assist the homeowners and contractors who wish to perform renovations, alterations and/or new construction.
Building Permits are required for:
- construction or installation of a new home
- garage
- carport
- deck and deck repairs
- chimney and roofing
- additions and new rooms
- structural alterations
- siding
- windows
The requirement for a building permit may not be limited to the above. Contact the Planning and Compliance Department for further clarification.
A permit application must be accompanied by drawings, where applicable, and the work must commence within six months of permit issuance and be completed not later than the expiry date indicated.
A Development Permit is Required For:
Application Forms
New Home Construction Permits
- Single Family/Duplex New Construction, Additions and Renovations
- Water and Sewer Lateral Extension Application
Development Permits
- Accessory Building (Shed/Garage) - Under 55 square meters
- Deck less than 600mm (24 inches) from Ground - Free Floating
- Deck less than 600mm (24 inches) from Ground - Attached
- Sign
- Temporary Storage Shelter
- Pool
- Fence
- Re-Roof
Building Permits
- Deck over 600mm (24 inches) from Ground - Free Floating
- Deck over 600mm (24 inches) from Ground - Attached
- Accessory Building (Shed/Garage) Over 55 square meters
- Multi-Unit Residential/Commercial/Industrial/Institutional New Construction, Additions and Renovations
- Commitment for Field Review
- Demolition Permit
- Change of Occupancy
Building/Development Permit Fee Schedule:
Building/development permits are calculated using a service index model. For specific information on your project, see Schedule A. A Surveyor’s Real Property Report and a Building Deposit are required for some construction (See Building By-Law #613).
Checklist:
- Complete application for development/ building permit.
- Two (2) copies of the site plan.
- Two (2) complete sets of: floor plans, elevations, structural details.
- Provincial electrical and plumbing permits.
- Permit fee based on the estimated cost of work.
- Where applicable, a building deposit.
- Where applicable, a driveway curb reduction deposit. Where applicable, a water and sewer connection inspection fee.
- Placard displayed in a prominent location, and approved drawings kept on site.
- Call for inspection 24 hours prior to: placing of foundation footings; backfilling of the foundation (a Surveyor’s Real Property Report is required at this time); interior sheathing of walls and ceilings.
- Call for inspection 48 hours prior to occupancy.
Driveway Curb Reduction Deposit:
The Town of Oromocto or its agent may reduce the driveway curb profile upon receipt of a deposit. The applicant agrees to pay the Town of Oromocto all costs associated with the reduction of the driveway curbing. Upon completion of the work, a financial adjustment relative to the deposit will be made in favour of the Town or the applicant as appropriate.
Water and Sewer Lateral Extension Agreement:
Upon signing the agreement and paying the inspection fee, the owner/builder may choose the Town of Oromocto Works Department or an “Approved Contractor” to carry out excavation and backfill to the water and sewer laterals and extend the same from the property line to connect with the water and sewer lines installed by the builder one metre beyond the building face.
Important Things to Remember:
- Ensure landscaping directs water “away” from the building’s foundation.
- The landscaping grade line shall be at least 150 – 200 mm (6 – 8 inches) below the top of the foundation wall.
- Each bedroom shall have at least one outside window openable from the inside without the use of tools or special knowledge. The window shall provide an unobstructed opening with an area not less than 0.35 sq m (3.77 sq ft) and have no dimension less than 3800 mm (15 inches).
- Deck blocks may be used if the deck structure is completely free-standing (i.e. not connected to the building) and not more than 1.2m (5 feet) above ground level.
- Guards for porches, decks, landings and balconies shall be a minimum of 900 mm (36 inches) high, except if the walking surface is more than 1.8 m (6 feet) above finished ground level, a 1070 mm (42 inches) high guard is required. Openings through a guard shall be less than 100mm (4 inches).
If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the application forms, please contact the Planning and Compliance Department at 357-4500.
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