Building in Smooth Rock Falls
We are here to make the building process easy. We like to walk all our clients through their process step by step. Please visit us at the Town Hall offices and we would be happy to help you.
Town Hall
142 First Avenue, PO Box 249
Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0
Tel: 705-338-2717
Fax: 705-338-2584
Before YOu Dig
If you are planning to dig, build or excavate on your property, it is important you locate all of your utilities first. It is the law under Ontario legislation.
Ontario One Call
Responds to excavation locate requests and notifies registered owners of underground facilities within the vicinity of the dig-site of the planned excavation.
Call at least one week before you plan to dig to be sure you get the information you need in time.
Remember to obtain the necessary permits before you start any work.
Ontario One Call
Tel: 800-400-2255
Building or Demolition Permits
If you are building or renovating in The Town of Smooth Rock Falls you may need to obtain a Building Permit, please complete the permit application form below.
If you have any questions, please contact the Town Hall.
Building Permit Information
Building Permits are required for most residential work and all commercial/industrial work. For more information about your specific project contact Chief Building Officials via:
- ahuet@iroquoisfalls.com
- 705-465-4862
Completed applications must be submitted to Town Hall in person or emailed to Shannon Piper at shannon.piper@townsrf.ca.
Building Permit FAQs
What construction projects need building permits?
To find out what requires a Building Permit, please see the following documents.
NOTE: Remember you still must comply with zoning requirements, regardless of the need to obtain a building permit.
How much does a building permit cost?
The cost of a building permit varies by the type of property and the nature of the work being done.
Once we have received your application we will calculate the fees payable for your project.
Please remember that you must obtain a building permit before you start any work, if you start work without a permit your permit fees may be doubled and you may receive a fine.
Rules & regulation
You must comply with municipal by-laws, including the Building By-law, Zoning By-law and the Swimming Pool By-law.
When your building permit application has been approved, you will receive a building permit which you must display at the place of work. Inspections will be required for most projects, and will be indicated on the permit. When you are ready for an inspection please contact the Town Office to schedule a visit from the Building Inspector. Please note that two full business days notice is required for building inspections. It is important that you do not cover up any work before it has been inspected, as you may be required to uncover it for inspection by the Building Inspector at your own expense.
If you are digging or excavating you are required to locate underground utilities and pipes prior to digging.
Building Bylaw
2020-06
Swimming Pool Bylaw
2000-08
Zoning Bylaw
2016-04
Town Hall
142 First Avenue, PO Box 249
Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0
Tel: 705-338-2717 ext. 3
Fax: 705-338-2584
provincial laws
You must also comply with provincial law, including the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code Regulations.
