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What we do

The building division ensures safety in new buildings and other construction by reviewing and issuing building permits and by regularly inspecting the construction. We are responsible for reviewing construction plans and progress to ensure it complies with the Ontario Building Code. We also enforce certain municipal by-laws.

Our division consists of the Chief Building Official, three building inspectors, and the Development Analyst. If you have questions about the project you're planning, please start with our Building Permits page. You can also email the Development Analyst or call 613-386-7351, ext. 128.

You can get building permit information at the Manitou Crescent office, 18 Manitou Crescent West, Amherstview. You don't need an appointment to pick up or drop off a building permit application. You can pick up a permit package at the office or download the permit package depending on what type of project you're planning.

Code of conduct

The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to:

  • Outline appropriate standards of behaviour for the Chief Building Official and building inspectors in the course of their work
  • Prevent practices which may be unethical, illegal, or which constitute an abuse of power
  • To set appropriate standards of honesty and integrity

Building by-law and resources

By-law 2017-100, the Building By-law, establishes the rules for construction, demolition, and change of use permits. Building permit fees are charged to help pay for the review of the proposed building and inspection of the project. The Building By-law does the following:

  • Establishes the classification of permit
  • Establishes various fees pertaining to construction, demolition, and change of use permits
  • Establishes types of notices and inspection required
  • Itemizes what information must be submitted with a building permit application
  • Rules and procedures for processing applications, including incomplete applications; and
  • Rules pertaining to the refund of fees

Loyalist Township is proposing to adopt a new building by-law, to take effect on January 1, 2021. A draft version of the proposed by-law is available for review. Please return any comments to the Chief Building Official no later than noon on November 10, 2020. A public meeting will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 to consider the new by-law.

Ontario Building Code

The Ontario Building Code prescribes the minimum standards for building, altering, or demolishing a structure in Ontario.

  • Notice – 2020 Amendments to Building Code

Building Division Notices

  • Notice regarding repair or replacement of water and sanitary services
  • Notice regarding lawn sprinkler systems

Other regulating authorities

  • Union Gas clearances
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  • Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks' Brownfields Registry
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  • Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority – Regulations Page
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Energy Efficiency

Information on making your home or business more energy efficient is available from a variety of sources.

  • Energy Efficiency for Homes
  • ENERGY STAR Canada
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  • Ministry of Energy's tips for using less electricity at home

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Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Phone: 613-386-7351
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