DIVISION C · PART 1 — GENERALUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

1.3.1.2.Applications for Permits under Section 8 of the Act

(1) An application for a permit under section 8 of the Act to construct or demolish a building shall be made by, (a) the owner of the property on which the proposed construction or demolition is to take place, or (b) the authorized agent of the owner referred to in Clause (a). (2) An application referred to in Sentence (1) shall be in a form approved by the Minister. (3) In Sentence (1), “owner” includes, in respect of the property on which the construction or demolition will take place, the registered owner, a lessee and a mortgagee in possession.

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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.