Building permits

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• Building permit application 
• Required clearances for demolition permit 
• Undertaking damage to City property 
• Schedule 1 
• Schedule 2 
• General review commitment 
• (ITC) Integrated Testing Co-Ordinator information
• Commitment to general reviews by architect and engineers
• Owner Authorization letter 

Use the Development and Business Portal (E-Portal) to submit permit applications and PDF drawings online for new single detached, semi-detached and row housing.

Inspection information will be provided once the permit is issued.

Permit applications for industrial, commercial, institutional are to be applied for using the  Development and Business Portal (E-Portal)

Demolition permits are to be submitted in digital format by emailing building@london.ca.

Mandatory Inspections: 

• Your permit card identifies a list of all the mandatory inspections that must be scheduled and completed pursuant to Section 10.2 of the Building Code Act. Failure to call in these inspections may result in uncovering completed work or commencement of legal action. 
• Allow two business days for an inspection as specified by the Building Code. 
• Building, Plumbing and Fire Inspectors are named on your permit card. 

Inspections can be booked by:  

1. Phoning 519-661-4555 
2. Emailing building@london.ca
3. Online using the Development and Business Portal (E-Portal) 

Important - A copy of the reviewed, stamped plan(s) is required to be on site for the Building Inspector at the time of inspection. 

• If plans are not available, the inspection will be recorded as Not ready and you will be required to rebook. This applies to all building permits. 
• A fee will be charged for any site that is not ready for inspection. 
• Inspection cancellations must be submitted via the online portal, by phone or email during regular office hours 24 hours in advance of the scheduled inspection date. 
• All fees will have to be paid prior to booking a final inspection. 
• It is the responsibility of the owner or applicant to ensure that there is access to the site between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If special instructions for access are required, these are to be written in the inspection comment field when booking an inspection online, or by communicating that through email or on the phone when booking. Failure to do so may result in a missed inspection and a Not ready fee applied, as noted above. 
• More details available in By-law B-7 

Inspection Results:  

• Once the inspection is conducted, the Building Division will share permit inspection results via an email to the applicant and property owner. 
• The notification will include an attachment of the formal inspection result notice. 

A GREEN NOTICE will be emailed for all inspections Passed in Full. 
It will specify any comments or conditions left by the Inspector related to the passing of the inspection. 

A YELLOW NOTICE will be emailed for all inspections Passed in Part.
It will specify any comments or conditions left by the Inspector related to the partial pass of the inspection. 

A RED NOTICE will be emailed for all inspections not passed due to deficiencies. 
This notice will include a detailed list of all deficiencies encountered during your scheduled inspection. 

IMPORTANT: It will be the responsibility of the permit applicant or property owner to ensure that all notices are forwarded or otherwise made available to site supervisors, contractors, and trades working on the job site.

New business licence applications are being accepted digitally by emailing licensing@london.ca. Applications will be reviewed for zoning compliance. 

Minimum permit fee

Reference Part 7 - Schedule "A" of the Building By-law B-7 for a full fee breakdown. 

Construction

Alterations, renovations and repairs

Demolition 

Designated structures (OBC Div. A-1.3.1.1)

Stand alone and miscellaneous work

Stand alone mechanical work (HVAC & Plumbing)

More than one fee category may apply per building/work proposed.

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Plumbing and drainage systems-Fixtures-Equipment-Systems

Administrative fees 

Miscellaneous - Charges

For classes of permits not described or included in this schedule, a reasonable permit fee shall be determined by the Chief Building Official.

Refunds

Pursuant to Part 7 of this By-law, the fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the fees payable under this By-law, calculated by the Chief Building Official as follows:

1. 90 percent if administrative functions only have commenced;     
2. 80 percent if administrative and zoning functions only have commenced;     
3. 60 percent if administrative, zoning and plan examination functions have commenced;
4. 50 percent if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been conducted subsequent to permit issuance;   
5. Fee to be deducted from all refunds, for each field inspection that has been conducted after the permit has been issued $250.80  
6. If the calculated refund is equal to or less than the minimum fee applicable to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid.        
7. The additional 50% fee paid in the case of a permit application for a three day permit shall not be refunded in any case.         
8.  The additional fee equal to 100% of the amount calculated as the regular permit fee in the case of work without a permit pursuant to Section 6.4 of this By-law, shall not be refundable in any case.         
9. No refund shall be payable in the case where a permit has been revoked.
10. Any fee paid for alternative solution review shall not be refundable.     

Payment of these fees does not relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act, the Building Code or any applicable law. 

1. Over the phone – call 519-661-4555
   Permit fees under $1000 can be paid with MasterCard or Visa.
2. Online banking 
   If you are not registered, please complete the Request for Online Banking Approval form below and submit to building@london.ca for approval and directions on making payments.
3. In Person – Path2Approval Counter
   Debit, credit or cheque is accepted at our Path2Approval counter located at 300 Dufferin Ave, on the 2nd floor during regular office hours. 
4. Via mail or courier
   Cheques made payable to “The City of London”
   Mailing address: City of London Building Division, PO Box 5035, 7th floor, London, ON N6A 4L9
   Drop off address: City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, Path2Approval - 2nd floor