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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.
A Building Permit is Required For:
Construction or installation of a new home, garage over 55m2 (592 sq ft), carport, deck, chimney, additions, new rooms, structural alterations, siding, exterior doors and windows, commercial roofing and deck repairs. 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:
A development permit is for work that pertains primarily to land use requirements and is not subject to building code inspections. Permits are required for signs, sheds, fences, pools, temporary storage shelters, re-roofing under 150 square meters (1615 square feet) in area, decks less than 600mm (24 inches) from grade and mini home (if on blocking, not a permanent foundation).
New Home Construction Permits:
When constructing a new home, there are a number of permits required as follows:
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- Single Family/Duplex New Construction, Additions and Renovations This application form is used for renovations, additions, exterior windows and doors, decks and ramps, insulation upgrades, carport, sunrooms and similar projects
Development Permit Application Forms:
- 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 Permit Application Forms:
- 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 building deposit is required for building permits with construction value over $30,000. (See Building By-Law #613).
A Checklist to Help You:
- Complete application for development/ building permit.
- Two (2) copies of the site plan. (Can be PDF or paper)
- Two (2) complete sets of: floor plans, elevations, structural details. (Can be PDF or paper)
- Provincial electrical and plumbing permits.
- Permit fee based on service index - Schedule A
- Where applicable, a building deposit.
- Where applicable, a driveway curb reduction deposit. Where applicable, a water and sewer connection inspection fee.
- Permit displayed in a prominent location and approved drawings kept on site.
- Call for inspection, 24 hours prior to the placement of foundation footings. Geotechnical report form Geotechnical engineer stating ground will support building load.
- Call for inspection, 24 hours prior to backfilling of the foundation. A Surveyor’s Real Property Report can be submitted at the end of project.
- Call for inspection, 24 hours prior to radan inspection (if applicable)
- Call for inspection, 24 hours prior to framing inspection.
- Call for inspection, 24 hours prior to interior sheathing of walls and ceilings.
- Call for inspection, 48 hours prior to final inspection.
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.
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