Building Permits

How to apply for a building permit

1. Fill out an online application for a Permit to construct or Demolish or pick up a paper application at the Municipal Office.
2. Include site and construction plans with your completed application form.
3. Submit your completed application form to the Municipal Office in person.

How to arrange an inspection

The North Perth Building Official must inspect each major phase of a construction project to ensure the work follows the approved plans. Your Building Permit includes a list of inspections your project requires.

It is your responsibility to ensure that either you or your contractor contact the Municipality to request an inspection at least 24 hour before work continues, from one inspection stage to the next.

To arrange an inspection, contact the Building Inspector . You will need to provide your Building Permit Number and address to book an inspection.

Normal inspections include:

• Excavation – prior to placement of concrete
• Services – installation of sanitary, storm and water services
• Septic – after excavation of distribution piping bed and prior to system backfill
• Foundation – prior to backfill
• Under floor drains – prior to covering
• Framing – prior to insulation
• Air Barrier – prior to starting exterior cladding
• HVAC – rough in
• Plumbing – rough in
• Insulation/Vapour barrier – prior to covering
• Occupancy- this must be obtained prior to occupancy
• Final plumbing inspection
• Final building inspection

Please note the Municipality does not review or inspect electrical work. Contact the Electrical Safety Authority at 1-877-421-2228 for electrical permits.

When is a building permit required for a tent?

• If the area of the tent is greater than 60 meters squared (645 square feet)
• Tents greater than 225 meters squared (2,421 feet square) must have the tent framing and anchorage system designed and the installation inspected by a professional engineer
• All tent fabric must comply with CAN/ULC-S109 or NFPA 701 flammability standards

Septic Permit

The Building Department issues septic permits and conducts inspections within North Perth on:

• New septic system installations
• Alterations to existing systems
• Failed septic systems

If you have any questions, contact the Building Department. 

Septic Permit Application

Forms and Fees

• Building Permit Application to construct or demolish
• Home Occupation Questionnaire
• Farm Occupation Questionnaire
• Form 257/358 – Tax Rebate Form
• Building Department Fees