In general, a building permit is required to erect, install, extend, alter or repair a building. The following are some examples of projects that require building permits and thus require a licensed designer.

• Construction of a new home
• Addition of a carport, garage, porch or room(s) to an existing home.
• Any structural work, including alterations to interior partitions or the installation of new skylights, windows or doors.
• New openings for, or changes to the size of doors and windows.
• Addition of dormer(s).
• Enclosing a porch or deck.
• Installing a ramp or elevating device.
• Addition of a deck to an existing home if deck is greater than 24" of grade.
• Raising a house to provide a full basement.
• Constructing or installing detached accessory buildings such as a garage, shed, or playhouse larger than 108 square feet (10 square metres).

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