A Development Permit ensures that your plans and project meet the intention of the Land Use Bylaw(s) and Zoning Regulations in that particular municipal location. It provides permission for a specific type of development to take place on a site. On the other hand, the building permit process confirms that this project’s particular plans and construction meet the building code. Once a development permit is approved, a building permit is generally required before the start of construction. It is at this stage that a structural engineering firm like TOK Engineering, specializing in the building envelope in Edmonton, maybe your best ‘go-to’ option.
A building permit allows for the construction of a building or structure to move forward on the condition that it addresses and is in compliance with the building code of a city, town, or county. A building permit is necessary when any construction, relocation, alteration, demolition, or repair is taking place on a property. In some instances, some buildings and structures are exempt, such as accessory buildings or repairs not altering the structure of a property. After you apply for a building permit, officials review it to ensure the project complies with the Building Code, including requirements like minimum window size, structural stability, and railing height. Once approved, inspectors will visit the site during construction to verify that the work aligns with the approved plans.
Building permits approve how your construction will take place. They require a review of detailed building plans and drawings to confirm compliance with the National Building Code and other applicable codes, standards, and bylaws. Building permits must always align with prior development permit approvals, and for projects involving the building envelope in Edmonton, it’s essential to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
Some examples of residential projects that may require a building permit are as follows:
- Building additions & attached garages
- Barrier-free ramps
- Basement development
- Decks
- Demolitions
- Detached garages & accessory structures
- Foundation repairs
- Home-based business
- Home renovations
- Outdoor pools & hot tubs/spas
- Secondary suites
- Single-family dwelling
- Solar photovoltaic installations
- Temporary structures
- Wood stoves & fireplaces
Note: We also provide Commercial and Industrial project support.
TOK Engineering will first confirm if your project requires a building permit. If so, we can then proceed by providing an on-site inspection as necessary. Additionally, we can create the required layout drawings or review existing ones. Once that’s done, we will engineering-stamp the approved documents and supply the Building Schedules required for both the pre-building and post-building stages of your project. Give us a call at 780.434.2376. We are here to advise and help.
