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Deck Permit information for the GTA (Toronto) and surrounding areas

                                           Building code info for Decks in Toronto area and rest of Ontario 

Is a Deck building permit required in Toronto area and Ontario? Each municipality has different requirements for what is needed to obtain a deck permit. Generally, if your deck is over 2 feet in elevation and/or is over 108 sq. ft. in size, it will require a building permit.  A permit is also required if structural renovations will be made to an existing deck. 

Do you need a permit to build your own deck? Most deck projects require a permit from the city. ... Regardless of whether you are building a deck yourself or are getting it done professionally, in most cases you need a deck construction permit.

Do I need a permit for a deck not attached to House? A building permit is required if the deck is attached to the house or is 24 inches above grade. If the deck is freestanding, is 24" or less in height and less than 200 square feet a permit is not required. ... The bylaws might affect how big of a deck you can build and how close to a property line, among other factors.

What happens if you build without a permit in Ontario? If you start construction but do not have the necessary permits, you may be ordered to stop work, prosecuted, and in some cases, ordered to remove work already done. ... If there is a violation for work without a permit, you must pay an additional 50% on top of your building permit fee. 

How long does it take to get a building permit in the Great  Toronto Area? A building permit takes, 10 to 20 days depending on its class & size determination. Providing meets zoning requirements & submitted drawings provide all the necessary information.

Deck Drawings requirements for a building permit application

1. A copy of the property survey or site plan of your lot. (YOU NEED TO PROVIDE TO US)

2. Location of deck with dimensions to lot lines

3. Deck drawings 

3a.) Plan view showing posts, floor joists, beams, stairs, and landings

3b.) Side view showing height or deck and guard

3c) Type of foundation

The construction plans must show the overall size of the deck, the size and spacing of the beams, posts, and deck joists, the material being used, house attachment, the type of foundation you have chosen to support the deck and the location of any stairs leading to or from the deck. The elevation plan must show the height of the deck floor above finished ground level at its highest point and the height and type of guardrail being used around the perimeter of the deck.

Guards/Railings (for decks 24” or higher) The Ontario Building Code permits the installation of wood guards/railings. Should you plan on installing anything other than a wood guard/railing, please submit a copy of the Pre-Engineered guard/railing details with your building permit application. Typically you can receive this package of details from the supplier.

NOTE: Hollow plastic or vinyl guards/railing are not permitted Required Building Inspections

Inspections from the city during your deck construction:

1. Excavation/Footing inspection - Once the holes have been dug, but prior to concrete being poured

2. Structural Wood Frame inspection - Once the framing is complete (posts, beams, joists)

3. Final Building inspection - When the deck and guard/railing are complete

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